ice breaker speech a success!

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Last night I gave my ice breaker speech at our Toastmaster's meeting. It confirms what I've always known and dreamed of - that I need to go back to school and get that degree in English I'm always talking about (for like forever.. lol) and move into a career in public speaking. I loved giving that speech!

If nothing else, the entire experience confirmed that I shouldn't be in a cubicle. Helping others, motivating them and teaching then how to overcome adversity is my passion. The evaluator of my speech said it appears all the things that others have to work on come natural to me when I'm up at the podium in front of others. I don't even have to think. It's almost like riding Hope - I feel free...

It was so funny last night. I haven't even received my Toastmasters books with the information and exercises yet and our highly regarded 'guest', the Area Governor who was evaluating our club that night, looked me in the eyes and stated, "You should be delivering speeches every week." When he heard me say I couldn't come March 24th as that was our first full dress rehearsal and opening week for the OLG, he asked someone if I was an actress. One of the long standing and very experienced members said, "Yes. And she's a writer too..."

All the members were so complimentary! The look on his face was one of respect and admiration. They validated me.

I believe my destiny is to write and share with groups instead of counseling one on one. To motivate and encourage on a larger scale. I know that is where my heart is... giving others hope to believe in themselves, knowledge on how to overcome their fears and live, and tools on how to make the choices in life that will move them forward and help them find their joy.

Now to do it. Therein lies the rub... lol
Sometimes complacency is the robber of our life's dreams.
I am content right now to simply ride, act, speak, and 'be' for the most part. Finally, I have a life that suits me... to a 't'...

:-)