Patience Truly is a Virtue

I think one of the hardest lessons that we can learn today is to be content with truly being yourself. In the end, all we can do is give our all, and have true passions and hope that someone can see what we have to offer. This occurred to me today while continuing my job search. It's hard to get myself to sit down and keep applying when all the work and effort that I put into each application seems to be at no benefit. 99.999% of the time, you don't even hear from anyone. That desperate call or email to follow-up with the status of your application simply leads to grumbles and annoyances and the dreaded "We said we would notify you if we see it fit." Which leaves me to think, am I really not good enough for anyone? In the end, can't we all learn to be the best and grow, but how am I to learn and grow if no one will give me the chance? After all is said and done, I've learned that there really is no sound advice. We can only do what we are capable of doing and hope that someone will see that spark within us. If I truly put myself into each application and am truly genuine about who I am and how hard I'm willing to work, then someday, someone will recognize that. I don't want to jump the gun, but today my enthusiasm was recognized and this may not be a full step forward, but this is definitely a baby step that brings me to the conclusion that I'm on the right track. I can honestly say I do work at my full potential. Even in a position I despise, I do my best to deliver. All I have to do is simply be myself and be proud of who I am and my work and doors will open. They may be feet, miles, countries away, but somewhere out there I know there's an door with an opportunity waiting for me and small reminders like today let me know it's approaching.