Something is stirring in my soul.
I feel restless, ready to roll.
Into the unknown, I go.
New adventures are calling.
Ahh, yes. HELLO.
Have you ever felt an urge to try something new? To finally move forward after being stuck for what has felt like a lifetime? That was me! I wrote this poem about changing careers, but I think it applies to all of life's adventures and the longing for more.
A year and a half ago, I decided to stop letting the fear of the unknown—and, let's be honest, the fear of failure—stop me from the adventure, whatever that may be. I promised myself I would live. No, really live my life. I am learning that it's okay to enjoy life. Celebrate the big things, but also appreciate all the fantastic little things that make up the reality of it!
I realized that for the first time in years, I have room for more. Let me explain. As most of us do, I was living on autopilot, and that was misfiring. 😂 I felt numb most of the time with little joy. Have you ever just felt BLAH? Not happy but not really unhappy? I knew something had to change when I could not enjoy my precious little time with my grandbabies.
It took a storm to reveal the damage and hard work to repair it. While it's a work in progress, there is progress! I feel joy again. I want to feel all of life's givings. It took me until mid-life to realize what is important. You have to take the time to stop and smell the roses.
So, I will be giving myself grace, taking the trips, buying the damn shoes, and welcoming any adventure life throws my way. I will be LIVING❣❣
