When opportunity knocks ...

You must be ready to answer the door. In fact, I remember when Corey Ciocchetti came to Research College of Nursing for our fall convocation, he talked to us about being ready to accept opportunities. You can't wait to prepare yourself for opportunities that will come along ... prepare yourself now, so that 'when opportunity knocks' you can literally say "yes, I would be honored to do that" and be confident that you can; rather than having to turn down something truly great because the timing was bad or you just weren't in a position to take on what was offered.

For instance, this blog I write for Rockhurst University -- one person could say it's just a fun way to express myself and share my thoughts about what's happening in my world; someone else could say it's just freelance writing that doesn't have any major impact on anyone; yet, I say, this blog is "opportunity" continually knocking ... because from week to week and post to post you have no idea who is reading it, what they find interesting or relevant, and what ways they are planning to use your talent for writing. I can personally say that in the last month I've had two 'opportunities knock on my door' because of this blog. And because I have prepared myself through previous occupations and academic development, I was able to say, "yes, I would love to do that!"

It's a great feeling to see one part of your world manifests itself in so many other areas. It's gives this blog new life and meaning. It tells me that these are not just words written to blind eyes and deaf ears ... they are seeds that are being planted and the first fruits of the harvest have just begun to spring forth.

So here I am with laptop in hand, continuing to share with the hearts and minds who cross this path and read a line or two. It is my hope that something will catch your attention, inviting you in for a longer stay, and whispers to you to return again. One thing I can offer, I will be here continuing to live and love and share and breathe new life into this page of words.

It's so much more a part of me than I possibly will ever understand ... and it connects me to you in ways that I surrender to the infinite possibilites of "when opportunity knocks ..."

LJ