Its been one year since I completely changed my life. A day I moved into the unknown when I had no idea what lie ahead. I stepped into and embraced ambiguity so I could find clarity & so many days since that faithful day one year ago, I’ve been shown just how clear life can become when you set your mind on the change you wish to see and feel.
One year ago I made the decision to uproot my life from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Boulder, Colorado. I had everything going for me in PA. I had a beautiful home with original hardwood floors from the 1800s. I had family and friends that were both loving and supportive. Along with a wonderful job that championed me both personally and professionally. On paper, what more could one want? Well, I’ve always known deep inside of me it’s not about what is on paper, it’s about what is in my heart. And my heart had many missing pieces.
As an established 32-year old woman making the change of a lifetime I eagerly jumped at the opportunity to take the 20-hour drive with my dad for the second time on my third cross-country move. This wasn’t my first go around on a cross-country move when we reminisced on the long days years back when I made the move to Portland, Oregon. But, from the moment the decision was made, this time felt different. His encouragement, the unwavering support to follow my dreams and change my life only reinstated the proud feeling I felt stepping into the unknown.
So I made the move, I started a new life and let the universe unfold all the trials and tribulations that come along with that. Tears, loneliness and clarity sprung to me instantly day over day for both the profound happiness I had to experience courage to make the change & deep sadness for all those who would never find the courage to create an opportunity of a fresh start. All I chose to focus on is the openness to welcome of all the people, places and things into my life that would provide immense love and purpose.
It’s been one year and my life is better than I could have hoped. New friendship, new experiences and new opportunities have flowed in time over time and my gratitude has never wavered. All of the down’s have allowed me such gratitude for the up’s while simultaneously teaching me lessons about both myself and others.
If you’re reading this today, take this as a sign to jump into the opportunity willingly, even when you don’t know what may lie on the other side. Failure is a subjective feeling that only we can label for ourselves. I choose to believe and trust that every step drives us forward or side steps us into a reality that we are cocreating. How are you going out today and cocreating the life you’ve always imagined? Because remember, there are people, places and things that are waiting for you to love them.
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