How I Changed Careers

Sometimes you never know where inspiration will come from.  Sometimes you give it.  Sometimes you receive it.  Sometimes both from the same transaction. My friend Sylvia calls this “God’s economy.”

From time to time people will contact me seeking inspiration, advice or motivation for an endeavor or life change.  Its an awesome position to be in.

Last year after my NPR Interview I received a letter from a woman seeking advice on a career in wellness.  When cleaning my office recently, I found her letter and immediately penned a thoughtful response and included my cell number.

She called today.

I was glad to be able to help her on her way.  She is in education but is passionate about teaching Tai Chi, aromatherapy and wellness in general.  We spoke.  I gave her the advice I could and  offered to email helpful information.

It seems like I inspired her.  And I may have.  But, I was also affirmed in the fact that not only am I blessed to create and practice a career I love, but that others can benefit in ways I never imagined.

My aunt told me about this woman from her church who speaks to African American men in prison.  She said she takes a cut-out from the LA Times of a young entrepreneur with her.  She wanted to show them a visual example of what they can achieve.  My aunt asked the name of the business man and her friend replied, “Terry Carter.”

I’m humbled.

I’m inspired.