God, It’s Chris.

It was August 2019 and I was lost again.

Three years had passed since my awakening.

I’d been to Sri Lanka and India. I’d read all the books. I’d meditated deeply.

I was never drawn to yoga or breathwork, I just knew in my heart I didn’t need them.

But I’d hit an interesting point in my life.

I’d just returned from my second trip to Sri Lanka and it was, without question, the worst travel experience I’d ever had.

I’d gone with a friend of a friend who wanted to surf Arugam Bay.

It turned toxic quickly. Unresolved emotions started bubbling out of him and for some reason, I became his target.

I didn’t stick around. I left two weeks early.

When I got back to Melbourne, I was at a low point. I was 27. No prospects. No direction.

I had no idea what I was going to do with my life.

One still afternoon, I was walking my collie Zep through the wetlands near the house I grew up in. It was a beautiful day. Clear skies. No wind. Stillness everywhere.

And then, suddenly I stopped.

Zep stopped too and looked at me.

I looked at him, then looked up at the sky and said:

“God… it’s Chris.

I am completely fucking lost again

I have no idea what I’m doing.

I don’t know where I’m going anymore.

I need your help.

I’m going to lay it all at your feet.

I’ve spread the good word now I need something

I want a good job. I want a company car.

I want a wage that will support a family

I’m leaving it all at your feet.”

And that was it.

I walked on.

I didn’t think about it again.

A few weeks later, I was walking Zep around that same path when I saw a call from my best mate D.

Instantly, I knew something was off he never called on weekends.

I’d known him 10 years, and weekends were family time for him.

And now? His wife was about to give birth.

I answered the call: "Hey mate, what’s going on?”

He said, “Not much, I’m just at the hospital.”

I told him to call me later.

But then he said, “I want you to send me your cover letter and resume.”

I was gobsmacked.

“What the fuck are you talking about? Your missus is about to give birth.”

He cut me off: "Just fucking send it.”

I stopped. Something bigger was moving. I could feel it.

“Yes,” I said. “I’ll do it right now.”

He said, “Thanks mate,” in his usual cheery way, and hung up.

He cleaned up my resume and cover letter and sent it straight to a manager at his company.

A few days later, I was walking Zep again when an unknown number rang.

“Hello, Chris speaking?”

It was a manager from his company. She told me my resume was on her desk, and she’d like to chat.

She asked if I’d be interested in a customer service officer role.

I said absolutely.

She asked about salary expectations.

I said “60K.”

She replied, “I think I can make that happen.”

Then asked if I could come in for an interview.

We locked it in.

The morning of the interview, I woke up early.

Meditated. Ate a heap of fruit to raise my vibration.

I walked in feeling light, calm, focused and I nailed it.

I knew I had. The interviewers knew it too.

Two weeks later, I got another call.

The plan had changed.

Would I be open to working on the floor in a store for six months, then transitioning into a Commercial Account Manager role?

I asked, “Do I just need to sell stuff on the floor?”

She said yeah that’s it.

I said, “No worries, I’ll do it.”

Another week passed. Another call.

The plan had changed again.

They now wanted me to come in and interview with the state manager and area manager. I said yes no hesitation.

That morning, I felt calm again.

Meditated. Ate more fruit. More clean energy.

I drove into the city for the biggest interview of my life.

These two guys were considered heavyweights in the business.

And it was obvious: I’d skipped the queue.

I’d jumped past at least 15 other people.

The state manager looked at me.

“So… what’s the go?” he said.

I laughed. “What would you like to know?”

“Why should I employ you?”

“Alright,” I said. “Here’s how it is.

I’m 27. I’m ready for a career.

I’ve travelled the world. I’ve worked in all sorts of jobs.

I studied building and construction in high school. I know a bit about products.

But more than that I’m committed. I’m motivated. I don’t take bullshit sick days.

I get up at 3am to meditate. I go to the gym. I want to have a family one day and I want to be able to provide for them.”

He grilled me a bit more but I could feel I had passed a test.

They both looked at me.

Then he asked, “Are you cool?”

“I’m cool,” I said with a smile.

He turned to the area manager. “You cool?”

“I’m cool.”

And that was it.

I walked back out, grabbed Zep, and took him for a walk through the same wetlands where I’d surrendered it all to God.

As I walked, I got the call.

“You got the job.”

I was now officially an Account Manager in a $7 billion company.

$70K salary.

Company car.

Company phone.

I’d come from the clouds.

My first day was 11/11/2019 the day of completion.

It was also just a few months before the pandemic would begin to unfold.

I had no right to be there

But God made sure it happened.