An Inspired Chat with Beverly J Ray of Phoenix

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Beverly J Ray. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Beverly J, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I believe that a lot of us are struggling with the lack of self-control, whether secretly or blatantly. Trying to control everything about yourself and others is a hard way to live. Very few will say it’s a self-control issue because a lot of times, it hasn’t been labeled as such, or they haven’t been told they are a control freak to their face. Especially when we can’t get others to go along with our agenda, or when perfectionism takes over, but you still fall short. It’s humbling to know that you are not the only one. Challenge yourself to surrender your mindset to only controlling what is yours to control and change your approach; there is no need to go it alone. Definitely, ask for help!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello Readers,
My name is Beverly J Ray. I’m a writer and author of travel stories. I have an e-commerce business promoting my books and products related to the stories I write, and last but not least, my most prized accomplishments are being a mother to two daughters, a grandmother to three grandsons, and a woman who follows God, which keeps me very humble.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My parents taught me the most about work. I watched them working to provide our family day in and day out. My father was in the military, a Navy man. That alone told me that he had a formal work ethic and training. After leaving the military, he worked as a warehouse foreman for a chemical company that also distributed supplies to the Navy. When it was time for him to budget and handle the accounting functions of his job, he brought home the accounting documents and this oversized calculator to calculate the numbers, and I sat there with him and helped him ‘crunch” them, so I thought. He was patient with me and let me pitch in and help. His example helped prepare me to understand business ethics. On the other hand, my mother worked for a huge microchip company when I was young, working the night shift for years. She demonstrated to me the tenacity it takes to take care of our family. Both of my parents worked long and hard hours and had a work ethic that I have long admired and have patterned myself after to this very day.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
For me, suffering is typically about a lesson that one needs to learn, which will lead to success. The lesson can be about taking better care of yourself, insights on a career change, family values, and so on. But whatever the situation, take time to reflect on it, and ‘count up all the cost,’ as I like to say. Don’t jump headfirst into anything without having done your homework, and most importantly, don’t fret. There will always be some type of suffering going on in our lives. When those situations occur, be still, meditate, and pray. Then see how God walks you through this transition, ultimately bettering your circumstances. As you make the transition from suffering to success, remember that your success is not yours alone, and be thankful that the suffering did not overtake you.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is definitely the real me. Yes, it’s me, loud and clear. I am who God made me to be. I am the sum of my upbringing, education, and life experiences. I try to show this part of me every day. I’m loving, fair, forgiving, and humble. Not necessarily in that order, though. I believe that whoever I encounter, whether it’s in the workplace, the community, or at home, sees those very characteristics in me. People are always watching…

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I don’t do the things I do to be praised by man or woman. Never have. But instead, I do what I do because I have an assignment while I’m here on this earth. My assignment is to love people, the skills and lessons that I’ve learned along the way, pay it forward, and be accountable to those who have come before me, blazing the trail. If I do all that, I’ve accomplished what I’m here to do.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.inthecompanyofpeacocks.com
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