Connecting the Dots

In my U101 class this week, we watched Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement Address at Stanford University.

I love this commencement address.  I didn't really know too much about Steve Jobs until he passed away, but I feel like in this speech, we see and hear a side of him that most people didn't know.  He makes many points in the address that I really love, but may favorite is what he says about connecting the dots.  I never tire of hearing stories about how a rather insignificant moment or experience leads to greater things and sometimes the direction that one's life takes.  Steve Jobs makes it clear though that you can only connect the dots looking backwards.

I recently had a "connect the dots" moment.  I won't go in to too many details, but awhile ago, I was questioning my career path.  I wasn't sure if working at a university was really what I wanted to do and I wasn't really sure if I was even good at my job.  However, as someone who follows and trusts God, I didn't sense Him leading me in a different direction.  I just felt really stuck, but tried to remain faithful.

Over the past week the tutors I work with have been turning in their Intent to Return forms - aka - do they still want to work here next semester.  I've amazed at the number of students who are planning to come back and what they have shared about their experience.  They are loving it!  It's so so humbling and it's been a sweet reminder that I'm where I need to be at least for now.

Sometimes where we are is more important for others than it is for ourselves.  I realized that a bit this week.