Certain Uncertainty
Wow! I can’t believe it was August when I last blogged. I suck. Acknowledged. Now, let’s move forward.
So much has happened in the whirlwind that is my life since August. Where do I begin? I’ve moved to a new community. It was a big decision for me to move from the hustle and bustle of the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles to the slower pace of beautiful Temecula. I was scared to death. With a new business on my hands, I didn’t even know if it would survive. But, move I did.
My daughter has moved to Denver, Colorado and is thriving there. While I suffer from empty nest syndrome at least 10 times a day, I couldn’t be more proud. She’s doing exactly what I raised her to do. Thrive. Live. Succeed. In fact, she’s so much smarter than I could ever hope to be. My satisfaction comes from the knowledge that my love for her in some small way contributed to it. I count my daughter as my greatest achievement in life. Always have, always will. Watching her drive away from me was about my undoing. I still choke up at least once a day and it’s been 5 months.
My business is taking flight. Amazing that after 18 months, I’m not only still standing but soaring. I’m more excited and inspired than ever. The beauty of it is that I’m doing what I love to do, and get this…the world is my office. I find the definition of freedom in that. I’m free to follow my heart wherever it leads me. I set it up that way, I didn’t know if it would work, but it is. Now I worry about keeping up rather than keeping on.
I’ve written for a President. In a million years, I would never have dreamed that I could ever say that. Thanks to someone that believed in my ability, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime. I gratefully accepted it. It was a pleasant surprise as each day teaches me a lesson in trusting that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Believe me when I say I was terrified.
By now, I’m sure you’re wondering what any of this has to do with anything. There is a common thread in each of the things I’ve told you about. Many times when life presents us with uncertainty, we lean towards failure and fear instead of standing strong in faith and moving forward. I’ve been there and done that. Too many times to count. I decided to try something different. It worked. My certain uncertainty led me to exactly where I needed to be– happy. I like it. A lot.
I hope that each of you will find it in yourselves to reach through the fear, grab faith and hold tight. I have a sneaking suspicion, you might just find your happy too. All I know for certain is that uncertainty is already presenting me with another opportunity. I’m going to take it.
