Pressure Forms the Pearl!

I feel like I need to create a new post!  Today I gave a speech entitled "Pressure Forms the Pearl!" at our local Toastmasters Club at Boise Bible College.  (It is the closest meeting place to us and we meet at a perfect time: High Noon on Wednesday!)

Since I am a candidate for a doctorate degree, I must keep on track every day!  The task is so overwhelming that I must take it one small step at a time.  I must continually overcome the feeling of anxiety.

The feelings I have been experiencing are wild!  Last night I was up all night feeling like I was in a little raft in the middle of the ocean in a big storm!  So, to feel the calm and peaceful comfort of being in the authentic community of Active Rain, I need to jump in with both feet!

My experience is becoming a huge growth curve for me!  Let me explain. 

An oyster responds to an irritating object with action.  It secretes nacre (a liquid substance to protect itself).  Layer after layer is poured over the irritating object and a pearl is eventually formed.

The pressure I am experiencing is my research project.  It consumes practically every waking moment in my life!  Writing this post is a struggle for me because of all the reading and writing I need to do.  This research project is like writing a huge scholarly book in five months.  It takes time and energy and LOTS OF IT!

My beautiful wife and wonderful son are with me.  They are very supportive and encouraging!  We are being formed together in deeper love and understanding for each other and others!  Many of you in The Rain are very supportive and encouraging to us!  Thank You!

So, here I am.  I can become better or bitter.  I choose to become better. I choose to become stronger.  I choose to be empowered.  I choose to embrace the moment and keep moving forward.

I am growing so much that I am amazed.  I feel like I am walking on water.  It's a very uncomfortable feeling at times, but I am doing it every day.

So can YOU!  As a Real Estate Professional, you can grow beyond your wildest dreams.  Choose to do the impossible.  Choose to stretch beyond your imagination.  Choose to stay in discomfort until you become comfortable.  It's worth it!

Let the pressure you are experiencing mold you into the person you want to be!  Pressure Forms the Pearl!