Article January 27, 2014 ISSUE

‘With God all things are possible’

Mary Jane Johnston

Almost four years ago, I completed 30 years of service with a corporation, having reached a senior-level position I had not thought possible. On the surface, my life seemed pretty perfect—with a successful career, happy marriage and family, and First Reader position in my local Christian Science branch church.

In truth, I found it a struggle just to get to work each morning. My job was incredibly demanding, and it felt quite empty and devoid of purpose. I felt like I was simply going through the motions of being an executive.