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Is there a future for a comedian from Jupiter?
So, we were watching TV in bed while in Canada, and Larry King Live came on (I don't usually watch), and he was interviewing Rachel Ray. Now, just so you know, my wife is a Rachel Ray freak! She loves her...cheesiness and all...she loves her! So, being in the house most of the day like I am...Rachel is usually on in my background.
Now, I think she does her thing well...but it is her story that really fascinates me...and honestly...gives me a renewed sense of hope (as it should you).
(Here is the Trav-densed version) A mere ten years ago, Rachel was working for a small grocery store in upstate New York. Yes, a small grocery store. The store was trying to attract more business so Rachel had the idea to offer a cooking class on making 30-minute meals (since that is what the pizza places were promoting...30 minutes). Well, right before the classes started, their cook quit...so Rachel took over the class. One of the local news channels heard about the class and did a story. Then, they decided to make it a regular segment on their show.
Well, then Al Roker of The Today Show saw the segments and loved it...so they brought Rachel on the Today Show. That helped land her a gig on the Food Network...and then she has taken off from there...having authored over a dozen books...having like 3-4 different shows...and is now starting her own talk show. All this - and she was working at a grocery store in upstate New York.
Can you feel the hope? Now, I am not saying that we all aspire to be famous and have our own shows, but I know that we don't always feel we are in the right spot. Trust me, not many comedic actors got their big break in Jupiter, FL...actually...none have.
The point is, wherever you are, you can make the best of it - and let the cards fall as they will. One of my favorite quotes in Science and Health has been shared a lot, but this idea reminds me of it. Mary Baker Eddy writes, "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings.
I know one thing, I try my best on a day-to-day basis to really lean on that sustaining infinite. For me it is Love and Spirit - that feeling that I am surrounded with all of the inspiration and care that I need...no matter where I am...even in Jupiter, FL.
There have been so many times when I have questioned if I am in the right job, doing the right thing, living in the right place...but I have always been taken care of and provided for - and usually in abundance. "Big blessings" I guess ;)
I just finished reading another book called "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," another terrific book if you want to be pushed mentally and spiritually. It is a teacher and student relationship where the teacher continually asks the student, "Where are you...and What time is it?" After many years the student finally figures out the simple answer to both questions, those being, "Here...and now!"
Isn't that always the case? Wherever you are right now, that is where you are...RIGHT NOW! Spirit is with you right now, and no matter what you need - Spirit can provide. Whatever you need - today (right now) is big with blessings!
Snack on that for awhile ;)
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