In My Element Again Less Than a Year Later

About two weeks ago, I was invited by the DepEd Taytay sub-office to serve as a resource speaker and discuss the fundamentals of opinion column writing during their sub-office press conference held in one of the elementary schools in Taytay, Rizal. 

The invitation came just days after a previous speaking engagement on campus journalism got cancelled because of the inclement weather during the last week of July. I was supposed to join The Journ Circle team in that event, but due to conflict with the schedule (as it coincides with an important family event), I had to choose between the two. And in between the event and the family gathering, I picked the latter.

The decision to let go of something I enjoyed doing was a bit hard. But I just prayed for another opportunity just so I would still be able to use the materials I have prepared beforehand. And a week later, I got an answer to that prayer.

Another experience (and certificate) for the books!



The experience doing this resource speaker stint the second time was a bit lighter now. Despite the short notice, and only days to prepare, I admit being able to adjust this time. I want to believe, I handled things well. But even if doing the gig was a breeze, I still prayed for something: that the participants will be able to understand my lecture, and I won't need to repeat the contest proper, and will be able to pick the winners in each category. It was one of the things I really asked for in prayer because I didn't want last year's scenario to repeat itself. 

God knows how to deliver surprises! :-)
 
Returning to my element just less than a year after I was given the chance to do it was something that I did not expect. But I guess, God realized it was for the best. It honed my skill with regards to public speaking, and I noticed how this is helping me overcome stage fright which was one of my fears and concerns for the longest time. But next to the surprise I received that day, doing this speaking engagement allowed me to do something productive. I won't deny it but I have learned to love doing these engagements -- because it gives me a sense of purpose as I strive to navigate through life and wait on where my next career mission will be. 

Yes, I might be going through a career gap, but with this opportunity that I took, in the words of one of my favorite bloggers who wrote about my struggle months ago, I am not starting over. I am leveling up. 

This is not a gap. This is a part of my growth.
 

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