BUSINESS & LIFE: A need for balance

I have been gone for a little while. My last post was June 9, 2014, almost two months ago, when I wrote on “Servant and Authentic Leadership.” I was preparing my next article for publication on June 16th, the day after Father’s Day, and with so many things happening around me, long hours, travelling, attending conferences and meeting deadlines, I could not complete it on time for Monday, and so I aimed for Tuesday and when that appeared to be an impossibility, I knew it was time to stop. I had to stop and regroup. I wrote Mr. Durand and advised that I would not be writing for a while. I did not know when I would resume but I knew I would resume. And here I am!

Before I continue I wish to congratulate and say “Thank You and Well Done,” and pray God’s continued Blessings on all those who were part of the 7th “VF Inc Youth Series,” which took place from July 28 – August 1, 2014. The hike which was scheduled for August 2, had to be rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Bertha. We will advise of the new date. I also wish to welcome Ms. Karen James, the new member of the VF Inc family, who joined us on July 15, 2014.

It is interesting that one of the comments on that last article spoke about the need for balance. In the past two months, this is what I have been working on creating…a more balanced approach to my life…spending time with God, making time to exercise, eat right and on time, rest adequately, spend quality time with family, go on more frequent dates with myself, more directed and focused work time.

I always know what I need to do at different moments in my life, for as I put it, “my bones talk to me”. When it is time to walk a new path, take a bold step, let go and move on, “my bones,” tell me. There is a restlessness that does not go away until and unless, I take the decision(s) and begin my walk on the new path. From the beginning of May, “my bones,” began indicating that I needed to slow down, I needed to stop and take some “me time,” as a major transformation was about to take place in my life and that of VF Inc. I heard, I took note, but did not act fully. “My bones” continued to talk, but still little action on my part, until the weekend of June 16, when while still pushing, “my bones” demanded I stop. I kept saying, “I can’t this weekend, as I promised to pay tribute to My Father and all the men who played a father’s role in my life,” however, “my bones” demanded I stopped. And I stopped! I have thought long and hard trying to find the answer of why, the weekend of Father’s Day was the time “my bones” demanded my complete attention. I think it has something to do with my Father, who I still miss, nine years after his death; who I still wish I could tell just one more thing; I could ask for one more piece of advice; I could share just one more joy, one more story. I promise, I will write that tribute.

In the last two months, I have been diligently working on my path to balance. I have spent long, quiet moments introspecting, where I am on my journey, where I want/need to be and what I need to do. I have begun taking the steps I need to take to where I want/need to be. The journey to “Balance” is a work-in-progress. I don’t know if I will ever be able to say I am living a fully balanced life but I am working towards balancing all the pieces of my life to ensure that all the pieces are in harmony and are getting the best of me.

“My bones” are telling me that I am on the right track and that I need to continue on the journey. I need to not backslide! I need to not think I have arrived! I need to remain faithful to the journey! I can assure my bones that I am committed to the journey of balance and prepared to let go of the things I must and embrace the things I must!

I am thankful. I am thankful to God for anointing me with my divine purpose, to “my bones” for ensuring I walk in my purpose, my family for loving and supporting me on my journey, my staff, friends, clients of VF Inc and well-wishers for accompanying and supporting me on my journey. I give Thanks!

I can be reached at [email protected], Tel: 767 449 9649.

Until we meet again, May the Lord continue to Keep us in the Palm of His Hands.