Dress: Nordstrom Rack| Shoes:Nordstrom Rack| bag: thrifted|Bracelet:Rocksbox|Sunnies: House of Harlow
Hey guys, Sorry I’ve been MIA the past few days. Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. Easter is always so much fun at church. I could spend all day at church and it doesn’t feel as long. Anyway, I started a new job this Monday and I literally have been thrown in with my case loads which is great way to dive in and get going. I have to admit that I never really know how much to disclose on here, but I think I shared on my instagram a while back that I left my previous job in October of last year with no potential prospects and fell into a contracted position that became more than what it started out to be.
I wanted to share a personal story in today’s post because I believe we can all relate to life events, even though this is a fashion blog. Am I right?
During the process of applying and interviewing for this new job, I took a leap of faith and applied because I knew this job would be challenging, good for my career and it would be doing everything I NEED to be doing for the next step. Yet, I was very doubtful/apprehensive. Not doubtful about whether I’d get the job, doubtful in my abilities to carry out the job functions ie:(what if I can’t do this. What if it’s too difficult). Silly, I know. It’s funny because this is the second time in recent months where I almost missed an opportunity because i was late and didn’t think they’d see me or i was doubtful about the situation and both times those opportunities were offered to me. And, i should mention things went really well despite my apprehension. Clearly, God is saying “you can do this”, to put me in the position to receive such opportunities. As I write this post, I’m reminded of this quote. Even though, I experienced a great deal of apprehension, I still put myself in the position to receive. So if you take away anything from this post today, besides my awesome outfit choice, is to put yourself in the position to receive, even if you are doubtful. Things always have a way of working out for your good.
Ps. I’m writing this post via my phone on my lunch break. I’ll update links to what I’m wearing later today as well as picture credits. So please check back later and I’d be happy to share deets re: the pieces I’m wearing in today’s post. Xo
Great insight! I’m in a similar position, too, starting a new job, it’s both scary and exciting. My favorite saying is the God can’t drive a parked car! You certainly need to start the movement before you can led! Good luck! And gorgeous dress!
Congrats on the new job Jewel! I think trusting what is meant to be through God is all we can do sometimes 🙂 I have been very doubtful of a lot of things over the past year and I’m finally starting to understand why things were so hard for awhile – I’m not quite there yet but I see a path 🙂
“Always put yourself in a position to receive” I’d never heard that but I love it and will always remember that and thank you for sharing Jewel!! Anyway I also had a great time in church and glad to hear you did too, I just love Easter and Christmas! But before I go I must say, you look gorgeous—the hair, dress, everything. That first pic you posted on ig belongs in a magazine. ps congrats on the job and I know you can do anything you set your mind to, atleast try.
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Great write up, beebs! You totally inspire me in so many ways. Always subconsciously pushing me to do better.☺
Love the whole look. I so wanna recreate it. Maybe with silver pumps. Thoughts?
well said, apprehension is something I’m familiar with and I tend to have a negative outlook as well. But I love what you said about putting ourselves in a position to receive 🙂 You got this! so happy for you.
Congrats! I love the post! I can so relate. I always say I must put in the effort and God will do the rest. If you position yourself for greatness it will find you. I love your blog!