Starting the career coaching process

I mentioned in the last post that I was going to start the career coaching process by filling out a questionnaire for Dan Miller. I started answering all the questions last Friday and finished yesterday. Some of them were doozies and really got my wheels turning. Thought I would share a couple just to start some good discussion.

• If the doctor told you today you had 6 months to live, what would you do in those remaining months? I realized that I would do a lot more to help others. Right now, it seems like I spend way too much time in a bubble. My little job, my husband, my friends, etc. Spending so much time on me isn't a very good legacy.
• What are you doing in your life now that will last forever? This was a bit depressing as I realized how short that list is. Only the things we do for God's Kingdom will last forever, so I need to get busy serving others.
• In writing your epitaph, what would you want people to remember about you? I identified two things-- I want people to see that I love God and that I lived each day to the fullest. Even though I have a pretty outgoing personality, I am a timid Christian and that needs to change. And I certainly don't live each day to the fullest. I survive Monday through Friday and spend the weekend being lazy and spending time with Justin.

The questionnaire was a great exercise in getting me to evaluate my life. Even though some of the things I discovered weren't so great, it at least opened my eyes. I pray that God does something extraordinary in my life and pushes me outside my box. (I know I should be careful what I ask for. My box is comfy.) :)