Finding Me
A few weeks ago, I was talking to a new-found friend on the phone when she asked me what I did for a living to which I responded, "I'm a Writer." After we hung up, my husband walked into the room, looked at me, smiled and said "It's about time you said it." I was like, "Said what?" He said, "You said, I'm a writer."
You see anytime a person would ask what I did for a living, I would always say with a laugh "I'm an executive housewife." And then I would quickly mumble "and my husband and I have a nonprofit where I write the plays." When Travis brought that to my attention, I thought to myself..."Hm, I'm a writer." and I smiled.
I’ve always known that God had placed this call on my life. I know my call is to inspire and encourage others through my writings, but I never really took it seriously. I guess it was because others never took me seriously. Family and friends (without meaning harm) would always say "Bridgett ain't got no job. She sits at home and plays on the computer all day." I posted a blog a couple of months back and in it I commented on how much I loved helping people but for some reason still didn't feel full-filled. Someone responded and which much sincerity suggested that perhaps maybe I have the wrong intentions which is why I don't feel full-filled. So once again, I sank deeper into my "Who am I?" dilema. I allowed these comments to feed into my spirit and I accepted the antics.
My pastor taught a sermon about spiritual sabotage and in it he said “Sometimes our worst enemies when it comes to growth are those who are the closest to us.” He explained that most of our families don't mean any harm with some of the things they say but they fail to see that their comments can hinder our growth. And this was exactly what was happening to me. I allowed how others felt about me affect my mindset about my gift.
Most of you know that last week, my husband and I went to NY where I was one of the speakers at the event. I gave a few words of encouragement and recited my poem "Find My Joy". The women's response was a welcomed surprise. A few of them of told me that the sound of my voice alone was inspiring. Gigi Page grabbed me by the hand and said, you are a motivational speaker and you will go far. I had never heard that before. My voice? Really? Since I've been home, some of the ladies have emailed and continued to pour into me. I asked my husband, "How is it that these women who have known me for three days can see my heart while some of my loved ones whose known me for years can't?" He lovingly replied, "Jesus' own didn't accept him. What makes you any different?"
Last weekend, I attended a women's fellowship and the pastor’s wife spoke a powerful pearl of wisdom into me. She said "You must know who you are. Because once you know who you are, you set the standard for how others treat you." These two sentences hit me like a ton of bricks. My error throughout this entire life lesson was that I never set the standard for who I am as a Christian writer. So today, this day, January 29, 2010, I am proud...no I am blessed to say...My name is Bridgett Mack and I am a Christian Writer, Motivator and Humanitarian for Christ and Better Living.
You see anytime a person would ask what I did for a living, I would always say with a laugh "I'm an executive housewife." And then I would quickly mumble "and my husband and I have a nonprofit where I write the plays." When Travis brought that to my attention, I thought to myself..."Hm, I'm a writer." and I smiled.
I’ve always known that God had placed this call on my life. I know my call is to inspire and encourage others through my writings, but I never really took it seriously. I guess it was because others never took me seriously. Family and friends (without meaning harm) would always say "Bridgett ain't got no job. She sits at home and plays on the computer all day." I posted a blog a couple of months back and in it I commented on how much I loved helping people but for some reason still didn't feel full-filled. Someone responded and which much sincerity suggested that perhaps maybe I have the wrong intentions which is why I don't feel full-filled. So once again, I sank deeper into my "Who am I?" dilema. I allowed these comments to feed into my spirit and I accepted the antics.
My pastor taught a sermon about spiritual sabotage and in it he said “Sometimes our worst enemies when it comes to growth are those who are the closest to us.” He explained that most of our families don't mean any harm with some of the things they say but they fail to see that their comments can hinder our growth. And this was exactly what was happening to me. I allowed how others felt about me affect my mindset about my gift.
Most of you know that last week, my husband and I went to NY where I was one of the speakers at the event. I gave a few words of encouragement and recited my poem "Find My Joy". The women's response was a welcomed surprise. A few of them of told me that the sound of my voice alone was inspiring. Gigi Page grabbed me by the hand and said, you are a motivational speaker and you will go far. I had never heard that before. My voice? Really? Since I've been home, some of the ladies have emailed and continued to pour into me. I asked my husband, "How is it that these women who have known me for three days can see my heart while some of my loved ones whose known me for years can't?" He lovingly replied, "Jesus' own didn't accept him. What makes you any different?"
Last weekend, I attended a women's fellowship and the pastor’s wife spoke a powerful pearl of wisdom into me. She said "You must know who you are. Because once you know who you are, you set the standard for how others treat you." These two sentences hit me like a ton of bricks. My error throughout this entire life lesson was that I never set the standard for who I am as a Christian writer. So today, this day, January 29, 2010, I am proud...no I am blessed to say...My name is Bridgett Mack and I am a Christian Writer, Motivator and Humanitarian for Christ and Better Living.
Comment
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Comment by Bridgett Mack on September 9, 2010 at 2:57pm -
Thanks Everyone!
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Comment by Hilda Gomez on July 20, 2010 at 5:54am -
Wow!! what a way to say I AM here.. Congratulations on your journey and thank you for sharing
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Comment by DogsMom on February 12, 2010 at 11:47am -
Bridgett - there are so many truths in what you are writing. You are blessed to have a number of inspirational persons involved in your life, but we are all blessed that you are sharing your gifts with the world.
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Comment by Mary Richey on February 5, 2010 at 6:47am -
Bridgett you a gifted inspired writer. I don't think there was a dry eye in the place when you shared your poem at the Shelter Event. Special blessings to you today and always. Hope we meet again!
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Comment by Carolina Martin on February 3, 2010 at 2:17pm -
Much Love to you, Bridgett!
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Comment by Esther Feldbaum on January 30, 2010 at 7:29pm -
Bridgett,
I am in constant awe of your ability and willingness to be so transparent. Your words are true inspiration for others to learn from.
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Comment by Kathy Hamrick on January 29, 2010 at 9:14pm -
Bridgett,
You had me on the edge of my seat at the luncheon. Yes, sometimes it is hard to tell others what it is you do? As Kim said, she was in corporate America, now a creative painter! Mine was director of social service programs--Now creative culinary masterpieces. I still tend to tell people about the prior not my present passion. But, it is changing and as you recognized last week--you are much more. Keep pursuing your dreams whatever they are.
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Comment by Kristen Dikio on January 29, 2010 at 8:01pm -
Bridgett, your constant discovery about yourself and life is so inspiring. You are COMPLETELY a writer and motivational speaker, I mean, I get goosebumps every time you read something you wrote and uplifted whenever you gave me advice : ) I love how you talked about how sometimes people closest to you don't mean it, but can hinder your growth, I feel the same way at times, but thought it was just me! I am so happy that you can finally say it out loud and proud!!! You are such an inspiring woman, and I am blessed to know you : )
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Comment by Jolene on January 29, 2010 at 8:01pm -
Bridgett...May your blessings be many and may those you touch be blessed. Hubba, Jolene
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Comment by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia on January 29, 2010 at 5:32pm -
Yay Bridget! Love this post! You are a Christian writer and a very good one. :)
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