Which path to take? Christian or secular?

I have been struggling for the past several years as to which direction to take in my life and business.

I am all about helping people to learn to live more productive and fulfilled lives. My personal grounding and basis is a firm belief in God. My faith and constant learning and teaching of the Scriptures provides me with daily strength. I don’t push my Christian values on those I work with, but I try to be a model. I want people to see how joyful it can be as a Believer. I just try to be me.

I have been trying to write a book for at least four years now. I love to write when I make the time. I have been told I am good at it. I just can’t decide between two projects/direction. Turning my Organized Christian Woman bible study into a book or compiling my research on small business operations productivity. It is the indecision which is my main deterrent. I therefore have managed to fill my time with many consulting jobs, which leaves little time for writing. Especially thoughtful time.

I intend for this to change. I am telling prospective clients I cannot work with them until the book project is complete. I’ll keep my existing clients and work them in (or the book around them!).

Now…which path to take?

Last week I was at the annual conference for the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and I had an “Aha” moment. I can complete both ideas and see where it goes. They are both intertwined anyway. I just need to trust a bit more in the Lord’s plan for my life instead of trying to control it. Or better yet, waffling and doing nothing which is hiding my light.

I help people. I help them with practical suggestions for how to have a simpler and more fulfilled life. By following some basic rules or systems, you can take some of the complexity out of your way. Plus, we usually create our own complexity. I can vouch for that.

I’ve made the decision about “my path” more complex than it needs to be. I just need to act. I just need to throw my ideas out to the universe (in the form of proposals) and watch to see what happens. Of course, I won’t be sitting still. The analyst/consultant in me is already working on plans for both projects. I enjoy both. They both give me satisfaction and allow me a chance to assist people.

Stay tuned. I’ll keep you posted about my status.

If you are or have struggled with the same issue, PLEASE contact me via email at Debbie@CenterForProductivity.com or just comment to this post.