Led to the Passionate Life

Today will be the final post I make as part of this series on work ethic. I hope that you have been able to learn something about yourself. At the beginning of the series, I wrote that I would explain how I came to be in my current major as a Family and Consumer Sciences Education major. It is only upon looking back at the past, that I have been able to understand what has led me to this point. Part of my time as a missionary was spent in an area that had a lot of poverty. I went into homes where people did not have enough money for food but they had enough to buy pop and candy. I would watch as they ate unhealthy foods simply because they did not know better. I saw parents who did not know the basics of parenting. The saddest part is that they were doing better than their own parents. It created a desire in me to teach people basic skills that would enable them to improve their life. A budget could help them have enough money for basics of life. Meal planning and nutrition could provide better health. I realized I needed to be in this area so it would create a desire to make a difference.

 I came home from my mission with a desire to work with those in poverty. I also loved teaching. I fell in love with it on my mission. That led me to the home and family field. I was debating between FCS and Marriage and Family Studies. I thought that the Marriage and Family Studies would enable me to make a difference. As I began to take the introductory class, I hated it. I came to realize that I would not be happy to listen to people’s problems and see them not fix it. I needed to decide on a new major so it came between Child Development, Elementary Education, and FCS ed. I was praying and I kept having the thought to be a teacher. It was a leap of faith for me to decide on Education for some personal reasons. I finally decided on FCS ED because I loved that subject in high school. I never thought I would teach high school one day but I am excited. I hope to inspire students at a pivotal point in their life. As I took the introductory class, I realized that I will be able to give students the tools needed to change their life. I can be part of preventive movement to prevent problems in student’s lives.

There have been other small steps that have led me to this point. I firmly believe that God is actively involved in our lives. He cares about us. He has given us gifts and talents that allow us to bless the lives of those around us. As we look back on our lives, we will see His hand guiding us to where we need to be. He can teach us gifts and talents that we have. I was praying that I would be led to a career where I could use my gifts and talents. I see that the FCS Ed career allows me to use gifts and talents I have been given. He will lead you to a place where you can be happy. The most important thing is to realize that you create a happiness. You cannot rely on others to bring happiness. You create your own weather.