Yesterday, I came across this quote by Helen Keller, "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
Recently, I've been somewhat lackadaisical with my attitude towards school. The way I see it I've been in college non-stop since the week after my high school graduation. I went every summer. Yes, I finished my first degree a whole year early, but now that I'm just months away from my second degree, I am feeling "burnt out" on school. As I was sitting on my sofa playing on Facebook, I came across the above quote! And boy did God use that to adjust my pessimistic attitude.
The life of Helen Keller is a phenomenal story of optimism despite obstacles. What God showed me through this quote, was that if a lady such as Helen Keller who had far more life-long obstacles that I could ever imagine and still remained optimistic and hopeful as well as confident in her ability to adjust and learn, my "burnt out" attitude should be NON EXISTENT. I am now even more thankful for my ability to learn quickly and efficiently, and that I have a place like South Alabama to cultivate my knowledge and help me grow as a future speech-pathologist and woman.
The next seven months will require an optimistic attitude as I'll be completing my Master's thesis, certification test, degree, and final externship, but what is 7 months compared to a lifetime enjoying a career of service to others and a blessed life with wonderful friends and family who love me.
Just another way God shows me how to Live Laugh and Love.
amanda
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
And the process begins...
After much contemplation as to whether or not I should start blogging about my life, I've decided its a go! Although I don't necessarily have an important event that people would want to follow like a wedding or a baby, I do have a journey one that will have no end--for life with Jesus Christ is eternal.
Over the past year and a half, I've learned much about myself--actually alot more than I ever imagined. It all started when I decided to move 2 1/2 hours away from my family to go to the University of South Alabama for my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. HUGE decision on my part since I'm particularly close to my family, but one that I do not regret. Much prayer and thought went into that decision and I'm forever grateful because my experience here has been one of gaining knowledge and friendships.
I think every young woman who goes out on her own feels a sense of self and accomplishment. I know that as soon as I stepped into my little apartment I got this great feeling of "I'm finally here!" Little did I know that I would be transformed and by the life God had for me here. This is only the beginning to a great journey.
A great friend of my family, Dr. Russell Louden, told me that God has given us the stage called life and the greatest role one could ever play is the role of yourself. It's our responsibility to live every moment to bring glory and honor to the Giver of Life, laugh and take joy in all the many blessings He has given us, and to love one another with God's unconditional forever love!
I look forward to sharing all the ways God continues to show me how to live, laugh, and love.
amanda
Over the past year and a half, I've learned much about myself--actually alot more than I ever imagined. It all started when I decided to move 2 1/2 hours away from my family to go to the University of South Alabama for my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. HUGE decision on my part since I'm particularly close to my family, but one that I do not regret. Much prayer and thought went into that decision and I'm forever grateful because my experience here has been one of gaining knowledge and friendships.
I think every young woman who goes out on her own feels a sense of self and accomplishment. I know that as soon as I stepped into my little apartment I got this great feeling of "I'm finally here!" Little did I know that I would be transformed and by the life God had for me here. This is only the beginning to a great journey.
A great friend of my family, Dr. Russell Louden, told me that God has given us the stage called life and the greatest role one could ever play is the role of yourself. It's our responsibility to live every moment to bring glory and honor to the Giver of Life, laugh and take joy in all the many blessings He has given us, and to love one another with God's unconditional forever love!
I look forward to sharing all the ways God continues to show me how to live, laugh, and love.
amanda
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