The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Sometimes you have to let go of the plan
When I first started this blog five years ago, I was going through a period of MAJOR transition (just been laid off from a job, was in a new relationship, moving across the country without any promise of finding a new job… Here’s more about that.) So, it’s no surprise to me that now as I find myself in yet another transitional period, I am somehow I’m called to bring back the blog.
I’m fresh off of celebrating my birthday. As another year has come and gone, I know I can’t help but begin to take inventory of the accomplishments, the failures, and the dreams that have shaped me into who I am in this present moment.
Year twenty-eight, for me, is a year worth writing about, and it’s likely a lot of these events will rule the conversations I’ll explore with you here. On the one hand, year twenty-eight was so beautiful. It was the year so many of my dreams came true. From buying a house to starting a booth at a flea market (which I actually manifested in early days of the blog.) It was a year that was not short of adventures, taking risks, and keeping an open mind.
Allow me a moment to just applaud myself 👏👏👏 I don’t think I’m alone in this, but I know I don’t often give myself the credit I deserve. So join me in a pat on the back to both of us for showing up, for keeping an open mind, and for saying yes to today’s adventure. 🎉
It can happen so easily that our wins and positive moments can be quickly overshadowed by tragedy or difficult times. Can you relate? You’re not the only one! When reflecting on this year, I immediately identify it as the worst year of my life. It will always be the year that I felt the deepest pain and heartbreak in losing my father. A year of sadness and a year of tragedies. The year when all my relationships have been tested like never before. A year of saying a lot of tough goodbyes and bracing myself for change beyond what I could have ever imagined.
I identify heavily as a type-A planner. I take goal setting very seriously. I shared a little bit about my process here in the past. Together these dreams, paired with a relentless drive to try new things, have finally paid off in a lot of ways. However, I could have never planned for any of this to happen.
Today’s Takeaway: Having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish is powerful. I’ve seen firsthand many, many times how you can speak and think something eventually into existence. Having a clear goal will help guide your decision-making and will influence your choices. But don’t be afraid to
change with the plan if the plan begins to change you. Stay nimble and open because the universe might point you in a new direction. Embrace those closest to you, lean on them for support, and accept help when it’s offered. Practice truly putting yourself first. Celebrate every win–no matter how small. Allow yourself to feel every emotion deeply and offer it space to come and go.
With love,
