Those Who Seek Will Find
Sep 21 2008
Photo by Sandy Blanchard
Yes, the title of this post is another fortune from a fortune cookie I got a few weeks back at PF Changs, and I’ve found it true in many respects in my life and career. [As an aside, I started this post while listening to Chiquitita by ABBA and after a glass of red wine! I’m usually not able to write or think while music is on because I’m easily distracted so take that into consideration as you read.]
The title of this post is also in a well known Christian Bible verse in the book of Luke Chapter 11 verse 9 (“And I say to you, ask and it shall be given to you: seek, and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.“). I believe when you set your intention on something, if it’s with pure intentions, and if it’s meant to be something will happen. It may not be what you envision but something happens. I guess it’s sort of a cross between the belief that many people hold like Edward Mills, who writes about the Law of Attraction, and taking destiny in your hands. You seek but you also pay attention to what people are saying and doing.
I’ve had people tell me I’m lucky to a) start a company before, b) to get the education I’ve gotten, c) to find the amazing childcare for our kids, for d) having the friends I have, d) to have the things we do, e) etc., etc., etc. What most people haven’t seen is the hard, dark times in between that I’ve been through. I’d venture to say that most people who the world perceives as doing something beyond “normal” have struggled through many things.
I’ve always felt there is a healthy portion of luck involved but also a good portion of seeking, asking questions, and listening involved. Finding good childcare (gosh we are so lucky with the people we had take care of our kids part time and full time when they were little and where they go to school and pres-school now — knock on wood!) didn’t just happen because I sat on my couch all day. Finding good jobs or opportunities didn’t happen because I was watching TV or drowning my sorrows (which is tempting!). Plus, I think I like to see the good in people and expect great things from them so when I do get disappointed, it is pretty deep.
So just over a month ago, I finally let the realization that I could not continue with Babble Soft with a day job and no funding, and I needed to do something different hit me. There are many options out there including a) moving on to something else, b) finding a business partner, c) finding a large baby-related company to take the risk early on and buy us. Given the economy and the hard realization that we are in fact creating a market with Babble Soft, option c) is unlikely. And I’m not ready to just give up. So now I’m seeking a business partner (so I’m not just a lone pumpkin by a tree). Hopefully, the right person will happen across my path…maybe she or he already has!
I’m wrapping up this post listening to 70s music…for some reason I enjoy listening to 70s music. I also enjoy 80s music but there is just a deepness to 70s music that resonates with me sometimes. The song currently on is Piano Man written by Billy Joel. I was fortunate enough to hear Billy Joel in Concert when I lived in Dallas several years ago and I remember thinking to myself “What a feeling it must be to hear hundreds, nay thousands, of people singing along word for word to a song you’ve written.” It must be so energizing yet so surreal at the same time. I wonder if I’ll ever experience that kind of feeling…
Author: Aruni | Filed under: babble soft, entrepreneurship | Tags: ABBA, billy joel, Chiquitita, finding a business partner, luke chapter 11 verse 9; 70s music, Piano Man, those who seek will find | 6 Comments »
Nice post. Some folks are just in the right place at the right time, but more often than not “luck” involves a lot of tough decisions, sacrifice, hard work, etc. that the outside observer just doesn’t see. You have to put yourself in the position to be successful & do whatever you need to do to catch what may be perceived as lucky breaks later.
And wasn’t it Woody Allen who said that “90% of life is just showing up”? So true.
Chris
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Great post and so true! Often, when people say I’m “lucky”, I try to tactfully say “I’ve worked really hard to get where I am. Although I did not plan every detail, I have made conscious decisions, worked really hard, and healed from bruises along the way.
As for BabbleSoft, it’s too great of an idea for option a, so I know you will find option b (and succeed!), and hopefully sooner than you think. 🙂
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Hi Aruni
Great post! And thanks for the link! Just to clarify, I don’t see any difference between working with the Law of Attraction and “taking destiny in your hands.” The LoA really is taking destiny in your hands. When you embrace the idea that you are the deliberate creator or co-creator of your life, you then have much more creative control over your life. Yes, you will absolutely attract things that you didn’t plan. But that’s the beauty of LoA. When those things come to you, you then have the opportunity to ask yourself what you want instead and begin working on attracting those things.
Ed.
PS. I’m a big Billy Joel fan too. Have never seen him live though. Maybe I’ll attract that into my life! 😉
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found my inspiration for today. Thanks.
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@Chris – Yep, you can’t take advantage of lucky breaks if you don’t show up!
@Nicole – thanks. Yes, hopefully option b will work out and move us towards great success. 🙂
@Edward – Thanks for the clarification. I often see people talking about the Law of Attraction as just wanting something but not really taking the steps to make something happen. I believe too that positive intention can lead to great things if the intention is surrounded by actions.
@khurt – I’m glad my post contributed to your inspiration today! That makes me smile. 🙂
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