I accepted a job offer last week! I have yet to share it with the world. I have been trying for consistent employment in counseling for the last two years. I am excited and I feel extremely blessed. This morning as I was looking at the beautiful autumn leaves I realized that I am manifesting, yet afraid of His promises of hope.
The dream opportunity to work as counselor—to be in this role before graduation, waiting on licensure scores—terrifies me. Manifestation: an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea. I am walking in what God has placed in my heart, a work that He knew of before my acceptance, a purpose He gifted me without giving details of how to achieve.
I tell you, do not push away from the painful things, the disappointments. Remember, that God is within those things, those interruptions as well, right there with you. This Counselor’s path has been not easy —very difficult. Becoming a counselor is not a stagnant career choice. You will grow whether you want to or not. Your heart will change, stop, beat, ache, break, melt, heal and then do it all over again. Your friendships, the ones you cherish will hurt. Oftentimes your alone time will be your healing time. This is an unquit for me.
This is my unequivocal purpose that is coming true! Although the promises of Hope move me in unfamiliar territory, I am in a territory of harvesting—working within my spiritual divine role. The moments that do not hurt: receiving authentic affirmations from a 15 year old recovering within her eating disorder: “I am beautiful. I am so beautiful! I am disappointed that I treated myself this mean.”
I received a beautiful hand-created scarf (pictured above) —this client did not use a knitting nor crochet needle. She used her fingers! She saw my joy and I put it on immediately, and said, “I will rock this!” She responds so unsure: “Ms. Michelle I can make you another, a better one.” Me: “I don’t want you to. This is perfect!”
I have learned to love the unexpected hugs! (In the beginning, this was a problem for me.) They are the greatest especially when I know my clients battle with touch, intimacy and trust. With all that comes with gaining a trauma victim’s trust it has been my intimacy with God that carries me through each session. At times, the science and the spiritual do not mesh and then there are times you cannot have one without the other. There are different paths that lead to healing. I marvel at these concepts and therapeutic techniques. I love Counseling! I do.
My life has by far been a complete God-experience; He has kept me when I did not recognize how He keeps. I could not have identified my professional identity without my spiritual journey. My first day begins after Thanksgiving.
Remain grateful, hopeful and I beg you to, choose the larger life.
“The beginning is most important part of the work.” –Plato
Intimately worded,
Michelle
{Song of Solomon 8:5}
14 responses to “Promises, Hope and my Heart”
Congratulations!!! Your hard work is paying off! I wish you much success as you continue your path 🤗
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Thank you Doc.! You, my friend, my Sistah has been here for me in so many different ways. Keep inspiring! We got so much to do! 💞
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This was so deep and beautiful, Michelle. Thank you for sharing.
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Maryann!! I appreciate you and your time!
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Yay! Congrats sis!
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I am so excited, Tikeetha!
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Nice blog!
I wish you the best
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Thank you! Going to check yours out now! Keep safe.
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This is excellent news! Girl I miss you so much! I have got to call you. I too just started a new job and it is taking up so much time. I just commented to Dr. KEG that I had to step off social media during the background checking process so that they would have a harder time proving that I am crazy! LOL!!!!
Love you BIG 🙂
Hopefully when things settle down for both of us we can catch up 🙂
Peace, love and blessings to you and your tribe!
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I was starting to worry about you. Excellent news from you as well. Congratulations!
I love you more!! Definitely and I am so proud of you.
Triple the Peace, love, and blessings to you and yours.
Always in my prayers.
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Thank you Sis! We have a lot to catching up to do. We’ll chat soon! Enjoy your day Sis 🙂
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Nice blog
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Thank you King Taylor! 💫⭐️
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You very Welcome
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