08/18/2024
2024 💥
145 Days of opportunity
Day two hundred and nineteen:
. So many times I have found myself in a situation where I had a choice to stay where I am at, or to take a giant leap into the unknown…
I find it funny that I always choose to jump. It’s like the metaphorical equivalent of skydiving- and I am fairly sure I will never do that… (but I suppose you never know hahah🤣 🤷♀️ 🫣😌).
But the reason I choose to jump is because typically in these scary moments where change is imminent, I reflect on what has happened to bring me to this moment. And you know what? It’s typically because I became stagnant, uninspired, lazy in my routine… all things I truly hate to be. It is human nature though, to get comfortable in the day to day routine. And don’t get me wrong, routine is a good thing- but not at the cost of growing as a person.
I tend to do my best when I am under extreme pressure. When I have a deadline that is fast approaching, as in the very last minute, for some reason my brain churns out some really interesting things. For instance, moving here 11 years ago when I told all my friends and family “hey guys, I am going to move to South Carolina with my almost ex husband, two little kids, a frog a dog, a roommate I barely know, to buy a business from a woman I have never met, with no money.” …… to say that everyone though I had gone mad would be an understatement- and my parents were very very worried about this decision. But- I was determined because way too many things were lining up out of the blue. I made this decision in the matter of three weeks having had no previous plan to do so anytime soon. 🤣🤣🤣
I feel like every four to six years I find myself in similar situations. Maybe not quite as drastic- but non the less, situations that force me to evolve and grow as a person. While scary as heck- I am grateful for these experiences that allow me to learn more about myself and what I am capable of. Last time I learned that I am the one who will jump off the bridge your parents always ask about, ya know the one- where they ask if you would jump too?! Yep/ I’m the leap first- make it happen- THEN have a minor panic attack heart racing moment AFTER it has all worked out because I’m thinking about all the ways it could have gone wrong.
That’s the thing though. Things will absolutely go wrong, but that’s how you learn to fix them. That’s how you make progress. That’s how you find out what you are made of. And I promise you, you are made of more grit than you give yourself credit for. So if you find yourself in a situation where things are sort of lining up but would require a HUGE leap of faith- just jump. The worst thing that could happen is you end up back in the same place you currently are. And guess what?! Even if it doesn’t work out and you do end up there- you aren’t worse off for it. You have now learned that you are brave, resilient, have heart, AND you can see the things that you did wrong and adjust accordingly for the next time you have an opportunity to take that leap! And next time, you won’t be so scared- in fact, you may become addicted to the adrenaline rush that the last minute and the great unknown will bring.
I know I am 😉 
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