Hello there, it's been a couple weeks since my last post, but it
was due to an awesome transition in my life. I moved from South Florida to Central Florida and I was getting settled in. This change has meant the world to me.
Let me start at the beginning. On June 1,
2012, I had enough. Although I was happy with my home life and by all accounts
should have been happy with the rest of my life, I wasn't. I was consumed by
the thought of having no control over the outcome of my life. I didn't like
thinking I was on autopilot. So that day, I decided to change.
I started with something I heard about years
ago, I purchased the audio book version of "The Secret" and just like
that my life was transformed.
I didn't stop there though, I couldn't
stop listening to inspiring, motivating books and/or speakers. Soon I started
to understand exactly how life worked. I realized that I HAD control over my
life just by controlling my thought process. I realized I AM what I THINK about.
(Also supported by Joel Osteen- for my Christian friends). Joel Osteen - Remove Bad Thoughts Sermon
Due to this change I got the courage to do
many things. In the interest of time, I’ll only mention a few.
First and most important I started to see the world differently
and started to see the good in everything and everyone. My entire outlook on
life changed. I eliminated complaining from my life and focused only on the
good in every situation.
Secondly, I was able to make a life changing move. I am very close
to my family, and although part of me always longed to travel or perhaps live in
a different State, I never thought I could do it. I couldn't imagine living far
away from my family; just the thought of it created deep guilt.
Finally, I had a stable job, with a good
income and for me that was huge. And, although I wasn't happy at my job I
couldn't leave because of the fear I felt of losing something so secure.
BUT, with a lot of faith AND action I was
able to do just what I thought I could never do. Three weeks ago I quit my job
and relocated to Orlando. Although it's not my ideal location, it's a start in my
endeavor to doing the things I want without feeling guilty.
I encourage you to take chances and to not let fear hold you back. You never know what’s waiting for you when you go for it.
I am enjoying my new city immensely and to my surprise losing my
income--that I thought I couldn’t do without--hasn't been so bad, in fact it’s
been just fine. I’m taking some time off and it’s been great. I am spending
lots of time focusing on my writing and spending time with my husband and kids, while getting to know my new city. I love it.
