Who Would Have Thought

Who would have thought that in 2007 when I set out on this adventure, that when I decided enough was enough and I couldn’t take it anymore that I’d set into motion a series of events that would dramatically change my life.

Who would have thought that taking small steps every day, stretching myself and living outside my comfort zone would open doors of opportunity I never even knew existed.

Who would have thought that when I reviewed my 2008 year in review journal, 2009 ‘dreams and goal’s lists and notes I written to myself that I would discover almost every single thing I’d written down had come true. Even some of the ‘big’ goals, ones I put on the list more as wishes than beliefs that they’d become a reality.

Who would have thought that…

I’d have my own website and write and publish my own newsletter.

I would go from having no friends to having friends around the country and that the last few times I have traveled I didn’t have to rent a car. Friends, some of whom I’d never met in person, picked my up from the airport. How cool is that?

I’d be connecting to fascinating and inspiring people from around the globe who subscribe to and read my newsletter and blog….people who inspire me!

I’d have a circle of support and belong to a community, a tribe, of people who ‘get’ who I am and what I do…and why!

I’d be checking off goals on my 100+ Life Goals list on an almost monthly basis.

I would be sharing my passion for the transformative power of writing and journaling with others and helping them look at their own lives in new ways.

I’d earn money from doing something that I loved.

I’d actually quit my job and start living my dream – of writing everyday and working for myself.

And, who would have thought that people would interview ME!!

Last month Toni Reece from the People Academy interviewed me for The Get Inspired Project. I was very nervous, but I think did okay. You can listen or read the transcript HERE.

Today, Connie from Dirty Footprints Studios interviewed, too. Connie is such an inspiration. Whenever I get nervous about painting or art journaling I just think of her and her child like enthusiasm and I can let go and create. You can read my interview HERE.

And, Michèle Meagher (pronounced marr) from Your Next Quest interviewed me this morning to be profiled in an upcoming installment of her inspiring woman’s series.

How did it all happen…

• By having a vision to guide me.
• By breaking everything down into the smallest, tiniest step possible and taking action every day.
• By keeping my eyes on the next step, not the big picture.
• Using the big picture, my big dream and vision as a guide. Glancing up no and again to correct my course, but focusing on the one small step in front of me.
• By letting go of trying to be perfect, of writing the perfect post, the perfect article, of being the perfect friend, wife, daughter, aunt, teacher, etc.
• By reaching out and asking for help and for realizing I can’t do everything on my own, that I don’t have all the answers.
• And, by striving to appreciate the small things, and living in the moment. I ask myself…Am I having fun? Am I listening? Am I really present with whomever I am with? Do I feel good? Am I using my time in a way that is best for me in this moment?

What’s on your ‘who would have thought list?’ What do you want on your list? How are you making it happen?