Sorry it has been a while. I have been trying to sort through and take care of some things – good and bad – and ended up being a little too busy for my own good.
Intersections in life happen daily. The easiest one to think of is while driving, you come to a four-way stop – that is an intersection. But there are many other intersections that happen daily like talking with friends, meeting a stranger at the store, and even conversing with God. All of these are a type of intersection.
Intersections are just part of life, they are a connection point. Some can be very good and some can be very bad. So, it falls on our individual shoulders to makes sure we do our very best to try to make every intersection we have through out the day and ultimately our lives, the best they can be for everyone involved.
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Throughout our lives we have many crossroads that end up defining us. Whether it is having that teacher in high school that had such a profound effect on you it directed you into what kind of career you would have, or maybe it was meeting that girl or guy for the first time who would later become your wife or husband, or maybe it is a circumstance that happened like being laid off from your job. These are just a few examples, but the truth is all of these are intersections in life. It is where two or more different lines cross. And out of this cross or intersection a decision is made and a direction is taken.
In today’s world and economy, and at this very moment, people everywhere are facing an intersection or a crossroads. They are faced with important decisions to make. The hope is that out of this intersection and the choices and decisions that are made some thing better will happen for each and every person. That is what we have to strive for and hope for.
Recently, I was faced with an intersection in life. I was laid off from my job of 13+ years. I thoroughly enjoyed what I was doing, I was very passionate about it and I felt like I was making a difference in the world and for the Kingdom of God. But in the end, I felt it was cut short and I had unfinished business to take care of in what I was doing. So, at my intersection I had to decide which way to go. There were/are so many options. I began the process of submitting resumes and networking to find my next assignment but nothing completely materialized. So, after praying and talking with people in my field of expertise, I came to the conclusion that I could continue what I was doing and so passionate about. It might not be the easiest way to do it, but God has gifted me with talents, abilities and expertise that one way or another I am responsible for to use to help people.
So, the result was the creation of my own business, Intersect Management Solutions.
The purpose for IMS is to provide organizations and businesses with knowledge and direction on best practices of business process design, as well as management of projects, marketing and social media. Today, non-profits and small to medium size organizations/businesses (and even some larger businesses), are in need of someone to assist in giving a fresh look at and to streamline business flow and processes. They are also in need of someone to provide leadership and assistance in directing in the ever-changing world of social media, branding and marketing, as well as project management. These three avenues for organizations/businesses create intersections in thought processes and decision points, which result in actions.
So, at the intersection that I am currently at I decided to make a choice. A choice that allows me to continue what I was deigned to do whether or not I get a full-time, 40-hour a week job next week or on down the road. It is exciting and scary at the same time, along with all other range of emotions included in life.
I encourage you, if you are at an intersection now, or when you come across one in life (and you will), be sure to stop, look both ways and make sure you know the direction you are supposed to go before you start. The choice you make will have a profound affect on you , your life, and those around you. Remember, God might have you at this intersection for the purpose to take you down a new road that you would have never gone down before.
