09.08.10 - Mission #6 - Newark, NJ

I've always had so many doubts about my career path. Like, "Is this right?," "Am I making the right decision?," and it wasn't until recently that I felt at peace with it... I will be okay, studying. So, I started to wonder how many students feel the same way - especially at a school that requires more time and energy than we have.

I read this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and it encouraged me so much: “Don’t waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour’s duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.” 

I cannot dwell on my doubts and fears any more. And, it's truly a blessing, to have this opportunity to study. My problem is that I want to get out there so badly that I have trouble focusing on the work before me. Ah, but I get it.  I literally have to spend myself and give it all I got. 

And so, right before my next class started, I wrote a note of encouragement and the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I purchased a gift card, because I personally love to read, and I hope whoever found it does too :) 

I actually received an email from her. I hope she doesn't mind that I share it here... but it really made so happy! I was so convinced that the wind blew it away and that it had gone to waste. 

But here it is: 

Dear The Gray Bird,

I found your wonderful card/gift today and I cannot thank you enough! It completely made my day better and I felt so special to have been the lucky recipient. Keep doing what you're doing because I'm sure your gifts will touch everyone!

Angie

Oh happy day! :) 

-The Gray Bird