Fishy livin'

Don't complain about the fishy smell if you are a fisherman. Or the choppy waves, the torn nets or all the competitors out there in the boats next to you. 

Every career has its pro's and con's, an up-side and a down-side. To fight against what is inherently part of a job and work environment is only going to raise your frustrations and make you toxic to be around. 

Always count the cost. Accept what you can and can't control. And then regularly remind yourself why it's right for you. 

And if you truly can't stand the smell of fish, do something else.

The Mordecai Effect

If you will be all you can be, the people around you will be empowered to be all they can be.

If you read the story of Esther in the Bible, you will come across an unsung hero in the story, Esther's uncle, Mordecai. 

Mordecai learned of King Xerxes' edict that was about to extinguish all Jewish people. He went to the gates of the palace where Esther was queen, and openly wept and mourned in sackcloth. Hearing of it, Esther quickly responds by sending out clothing for her uncle; which he refuses as he continues to fast and pray.

Via the palace messengers, Esther finds out about the edict and Mordecai pleads with her to visit the King on behalf of the Jewish people. Knowing that idea was a potential death sentence, Esther initially balked at it. 

Mordecai replied, "Who can say but that God has brought you into the palace for just such a time as this?"  

Esther went for it. She visited the King, saved the Jews, and became all she was meant to be. All this, because Mordecai was all he was meant to be. 

We all need a Mordecai in our lives. And we need to be a Mordecai to others around us. Only then, will we be all that we are truly meant to be.