Feeling grounded, thank you!

I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back

Maya Angelou

(1928)

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention

Oscar Wilde

(1854-1900)

I really just wanted to stop in quickly and say thank you, thank you, thank you.

I've spent the whole weekend preparing the presentation for my interview today (deliberately avoiding going online because I know how it sucks me in) but I checked my inbox this morning to find it overflowing with e-cards, notes and comments. A bounty of good wishes; 'atta girl! cheers; candles lit; good vibes flowing through the ether; fingers, toes and elbows crossed; poems about butterfly wings and generally loving words of support and sound advice (as a result of which, I am wearing my prettiest knickers with butterflies on them! Apologies if this is too much information but I am a firm believer in the power of pretty undies). I would like to respond individually to each kind word but, because I won't be able to do that until later in the week, I hope you'll accept my heartfelt appreciation here. I am so bowled over and deeply touched by your caring kindness.

I feel good about the interview. I am as prepared as I can be, I will give it my best shot, and the rest is in the lap of the universe. I'm not fatalistic to the extent that I believe everything is pre-ordained and I have no control at all but I do believe that we cannot control everything and that those things have an impact on us too. In my experience though, things usually turn out the way they do for a reason and often for the best, regardless of how it feels at the time. I will be disappointed if this doesn't happen but I am sure that if it's right for me and I'm right for it, I'll be selected. If not, It's good experience and I firmly believe it's because there is something better ahead that I just can't see yet, or there's a lesson to be learnt. As a very dear friend said to me earlier today, "if it's for you, it won't go by you".

In the meantime, I am feeling simultaneously grounded and buoyant - anchored and also lifted up by how fortunate I already am. I am overwhelmed and thankful for the love and support I feel flowing around me and will be carrying all of your thoughts in my heart today as I face that interview panel...

Thank you for reaching out, for the warm hugs, pats on the back and acts of kindness... They really mean more than I can say in words, but I'll say them anyway. Thank you.

And I hope you have a lovely, lovely Monday!

♥

p.s. I'm heading up to the North for two days directly after the interview this afternoon and will have limited internet access while I'm there but be sure that I'll stop by on Wednesday evening and let you know how it went...

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