My September thoughts

My thoughts of September naturally include Labor Day on the first Monday and the September 11^th anniversary date of the coordinated terrorist suicide attacks here in America. Being pro-military I am proud to note that both the US Air Force and US Army celebrate their respective existence this month as well:  US Air Force was established as a separate military service on Sept. 18, 1947 and the creation by Congress of the US Army on Sept. 29, 1789.

Please think beyond your head knowledge that Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September celebrated mainly as a day of rest but recall pleasantly that the career opportunities that exist for each of us from which we may be resting is directly tied the 19^th amendment giving women the right to vote on August 18, 1920. 

Allow me to share from an inspirational book by Rachel Snyder titled Words of Wisdom for Women under the section for Labor there are three sentences within the passage that speak volumes to me. “Labor hard to bring forth your creations…Give birth to an idea, a vision you’ve carried for decades....Know that whatever you birth, when the labor is over, the hard work begins.”  These speak to me as a retired professional woman for what is possible in our lives that we create for ourselves each day that we continue to work hard and not give up our dreams or vision for our future as women in America.

September can also be a time to evaluate what you are resting “from” at your job or in your career. Have a passion for whatever you do at work and an undeniable appreciation of the fact that you can do it freely in a country that has such an appreciation for us as workers within the USA that we have been granted a special holiday in which to savor the moments. You may exercise that right to a career in this country better and safer than anywhere in the world. 

May you enjoy this Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3, 2012 and reflect on September 11, 2001 with compassion for the families and friends of those who may have forever lost someone on that fateful day. Be earnest and continually pray for those who are committed to serving us in the military and on the political forefront in their respective efforts to protect us as Americans and American women.