I was watching the Academy Awards show and one of the winners told his children at home, “just remember to do something that you love and the rest will follow.”
This couldn’t be more true for where I am now in my life. I do something that I love. I do feel like I make a difference every day. I so enjoy meeting my new families and being a part of such a wonderful time in their lives. I appreciate the opportunity to share my knowledge and in turn, learn so much from them. I love the challenge of being a small business owner, be it, completely overwhelming sometimes.
Initially, when thinking about it, I was a little saddened that I didn’t reach this point sooner in my life. Then I realized that there is no way I could be where I am today had I not lived “the good, the bad and the ugly.” If I had not experienced the underprivileged, how would I have learned what true love is - no matter your socioeconomic status? If I had not experienced a sheer emotional disconnect to my patients, how would I have learned to appreciate actually “feeling” again? If I had not fought for something that wasn’t necessarily the general consensus, how would I have the strength to take risks and accept failure? If I hadn’t experienced the never ending obstacles of corporate work but also the power of what people can do when they join together, how would I know what I wanted my company to look like? I have worked with truly brilliant women and some that would rather see you fail than see you succeed. Both have given me tools to handle most situations and shape my identity into something that I am proud of.
So, if you have a passion – follow it and don’t be disheartened if it takes you awhile. Keep it close to your heart and you will know when it’s time to let that butterfly out!
-Jennifer Barnard
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