Today I have learned that existence and self-worth is not defined by lifestyle or job title. We all have worth and giftedness. It is those unerring qualities that come forth whether people or situations try to block our path or not. Our light can and will shine.

There had always been an adequate amount of synchronicity in my life especially in my adult life, professional life and teaching career. But, when I decided to seek and subsequently obtain my administrative credentials, I trusted that the cosmic flow of having what I assumed was mine to have, possess, garner would be simple and with purposeful ease. Boy, was I in for a huge awakening. On the final day and in the selfsame hour that I completed my administrative internship training, I discovered that there were roadblocks already set in place to obstruct my advancement in order to keep me right where I was—working in a rigid classroom-based teaching position. Every administrative opening that I qualified and applied for remained a futile effort and heart-rendering struggle.

This pattern remained in place for four brutally painful years. Midway during that period, I prayed to overcome the hurt and pain of feeling stuck, rejected and nonvalidated in my professional worth. In time, with the support of family and friends, I learned to accept the reality of my struggle, forgive the road blockers (Oh, they did manifest themselves), and move on with my life.

Today, I love what I do—I love who I serve—I love my students—I love the place where the sole of my feet tread. I am fully grounded in gratitude—in knowing that I am where I am supposed to be.