Serve

Service.
Not much of a service girl. I try and be there for my close friends when they need me, keep in touch with them, etc. But I do not consider myself to be a service oriented person.

Today though, I learned a valuable lesson. I hope it stays with me for the rest of my life.

I'm busy. We all are. We have an infinite number of demands on our times in our many roles in life, be it a sister, daughter, girlfriend, student, friend, leader, employee....the list goes on and on...

Ok so don't judge me. I don't readily volunteer my time or effort to help others who aren't in my close circle of friends and family. I have no qualms going out on a limb to help my sister or my close girlfriend....but for other people, sorry. I'm busy enough leading my own life.

Today a girl I barely know asked me for help. She was going to interview with my firm (great place to work), and wanted help on the behavioral section of the interview. She asked me today and is flying out tomorrow.

My first thought was: "I already have so much things to do I probably can't sleep much tonight. Say no."

But, somehow, this came out: "Sure, I'm busy with class till 7pm, but I would love to help you anytime after. If that works for you, let me know."

Woah! Where did that come from?! I think it was the spirit.  So, at 1030pm to 12am, we got together and I helped her with the behavioral side of the interview as we had scheduled. It was good. It was beyond good. I actually had fun. It was good stress relief and it just felt good helping her and seeing her make progress as she got a sense of my thought process. Her grasps of what to expect and deliver during the interview.

I was impressed by her willingness to learn, adaptability, and ability to accept constructive criticism. Above all, she was fun! I was having fun serving! Is this even possible?

As I walked home from the library today, I pondered about the meeting. I've been feeling really lethargic, tired etc lately with just tons of school work and unproductive (ie trying to study but falling asleep and thus not really studying) time. In contrast, tonight, I left feeling light, happy, grateful, and full of energy. It's 1230am, I still have 4 hours of homework to do (aka all-nighter), and I STILL feel happy. What is wrong with me?! (I assure you this is NOT normal for me. I need about 8-10 hours of beauty sleep :D).

Then, it hit me.

It's the spirit and the joy I got from heeding the subtle promptings of the spirit. I am blessed. That was an important lesson for me to learn today.

To you, who helped me learn this lesson: You think you were blessed today, but in truth, it was I.

So, thank you. And good luck!

Best,
Nic