Skills Morph: Gospel Singing to Public Speaking

Were you ever a performer as a child? Maybe you took piano lessons, or maybe you played a lead or supporting role in a school play. Possibly, you were an athlete, a curious student in the science or computer lab, or a dancer. Have you ever thought about how those skills have influenced you laterContinueContinue reading “Skills Morph: Gospel Singing to Public Speaking”

Skills Morph: What Is It?

A “skills morph” is just my way of describing how we adapt our skills from one field to another. (I just wanted a quirky, creative way of describing it.) How can we adapt our skills to a new job or career? My brother has helped me see how certain skills I’ve developed in the libraryContinueContinue reading “Skills Morph: What Is It?”

Friday Faith Moment: Getting What You Want and Wishing You Hadn’t

Have you ever found yourself in a situation of your own making and wishing you hadn’t done anything to get there? I have done this on more than one occasion. I’m not going into too much detail because I don’t want to give away details that might reflect negatively on anyone or any employer. I’llContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Getting What You Want and Wishing You Hadn’t”

Finding Fulfillment

Just recently, I had an important realization. I’m feeling more fulfilled than I ever have before, and it doesn’t have anything to do with being part of the 9-to-5 work cycle.  I’m setting my own work schedule, spending time with and helping family, volunteering with church activities and with others who need assistance, crafting duringContinueContinue reading “Finding Fulfillment”

Friday Faith Moment: Introduction

One thing is for sure. I wouldn’t have taken off on this freelancing journey without a whole lot of prayer. As I’ve been writing about all the things that I am learning, I realized that none of this would have happened without my faith. I pray, and then I make decisions. It has been veryContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Introduction”