My work is in Spiritual Direction, Dental Hygiene, Office Management, Team Building and facilitating Enneagram workshops. These are the jobs that I do to provide a means for my vocations or callings to transpire. I see each job as a ministry, for the talents, skills and unique gifts we have are ways to reach and be of service to others with God’s love. Each position has taught me better self knowledge and awareness. For example, as a dental hygienist I not only assist patients to have good dental health but to help them see God in their lives through listening and affirming the stories they shared. And through my position as an office manager I’ve been able to learn about people and personal interactions. This role allowed me to empower others and help them to recognize the gifts each has been blessed with. In 1992 I came upon a self awareness tool, similar to the Myers-Briggs and became so intrigued with it that I became a certified teacher. My passion for learning and discovery led me on a path where I’ve been introduced to numerous methods and teachings of personal growth and awareness but this particular tool called the Enneagram has helped me in all areas of my life including my role as a mother of 6! In 2010 I became a Spiritual Director and my strengths and gifts are used as an anchor for others as they learn to see and feel Gods presence in their daily lives.
The occupations listed in the previous paragraph are what I do to allow my vocations as a mother, wife, listener and teacher touch others with Gods love. I give thanks daily for each of my children and my wonderful husband. I pray that I can teach my children to recognize the unique blessings God has given each one of them and to be accepting of their differeces. Being a parent is the hardest job in the world but it’s also the most rewarding.
Memoir, discoveries and lessons learned