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I have been thinking a lot about opportunity...and how opportunities arise. Ever since getting laid off...I had this sense that Spirit...or God...was guiding me in the right direction...which meant that I would work my tail off...and at the same time know I was being led where I needed to be. That is what I see to be the "partnership" aspect of living your spirituality.
You can pray...pray...pray... and than pray some more...but I don't feel prayer is a "sit and wait" kind of thing. You need to pray...and then get out there and take the best human steps you can to be successful...and know that your efforts are not separate from Spirit...but rather the inspired result.
So...I have been expressing a lot of gratitude recently about some of the corporate entertainment shows we have booked in the last few months for my improv group. All of a sudden...we are getting calls left and right.
In the entertainment world alone, there is probably not a phrase used more often than "it's who you know" when it comes to getting a break.
But, this phrase is seldom used in a positive way, but rather a way of discouraging someone's hopes by telling them, "If you don't have connections...you don't have a chance!" Being an actor, I have bought into this many times. Recently though, I have been trying to work this idea from a more spiritual approach.
Meaning, I feel that opportunities come as a result of working hard, which in turn forces you to get out and meet people, thus increasing your networking possibilities. The difference is, what impression do you leave on people when you meet them? For me, I try to live my Spirit. To me, that means expressing joy, peace, patience, grace, humor, and compassion as much as I can. I might not be the most talented guy, but I do know how to relate to people...and make genuine connections with people. I feel this is part of my spiritual expression. I am sharing the best aspects of who I am...which are bigger than just one person.
So, by expressing my true Spirit self...I hope I am leaving a positive impression. So much of the work that has come our way recently is because someone saw us perform, and than they told someone else, who told someone else, who just happens to need our services. Bingo. Done. "Smack it up flip it...rub it down...oh no!" Sorry...bad 90's music reference.
My point being...it is true when people say, "It's who you know!" Yes, anyone can be handed a great opportunity because of a connection...but when it is all said and done...you still need to have the skills and talent to finish the job. In the meantime...get out there and meet people, show your true spiritual self, and let people remember you for the joy and grace they felt for being in your presence. Before you know it...everyone is going to want you and your service...and you just might end up being the "who" in the "it's who you know!"
Careful what you wish for ;) Read more by this writer on the TravisInc blog
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