Recently, I’ve experienced several events that have forced me to consciously think about the “Bigger Plan.” This first came up during a meeting with a group that I’m a member of for women business owners. Our conversation was focused on our bucket list and then drifted towards both business and personal goals. The business goals were no problem—in my efforts to grow PRISM to its fullest potential, I have been diligent in developing and updating my professional aspirations.
My personal life goals, however, were another story. Even I can look down at this list and see that it looks thin, particularly in comparison to the goals of other members of my roundtable group. So it probably shouldn’t surprise me that I was next confronted with the “Bigger Plan” by my eldest daughter, who announced that she had begun to question her belief in a higher power.
It’s hard for me to explain how shocked I was by this. I was raised by a family that built an amazing faith foundation within me and truly, I have never so much as swerved in my commitment. My daughter’s comments and the experience in my roundtable group really got me thinking. I also had a wise friend remind me that there IS indeed a “Bigger Plan” at play for each and every one of us.
My friend was talking about God’s plan, of course. And despite my piety, my beliefs, it is hard for me to believe that someone else is in charge. Why? I am a self-professed, type-A, control- loving woman! I make things happen; I don’t sit around and wait for them to unfold, but my friend reminded me of how important it is to listen especially to my kids.
I’m coming full circle with all of this as I am approaching my next meeting of women business owners where I will present my new life goals. A few months ago, my personal goals would have been bullet points listing accomplishments; today, my list is focused on much smaller, richer priorities- like hanging out with my kids and listening to my daughter, rather than preaching to her.
I can only hope that the “Bigger Plan” will be revealed in its own time.
