This past year has undoubtedly been like no other! I, like everyone else, am looking forward to breaking free from Covid-19. That’s pretty much all I want to say on that over-exhausted topic! Lol
I have been spending these last few months diving deep into self-development. I have had time, yup, lots of time, for personal growth and reflection. Finding clarity on how to move forward with something that inspires me by way of service to others and at the same time makes my heart sing!
I love my blog and how it has connected me with amazing people. It has been both fun and surprising for me to see which blog posts cause the biggest stir and interest. Camaraderie, connection, involvement, and community give me purpose and bring me fulfillment. Now it’s time for me to play bigger! Connect with more people and support them on their journey. I am open and ready to receive new opportunities! I have a couple of exciting things in the planning stage and will share them when fully prepared. You will be the first to know!
My post today is short and on a topic that comes up repeatedly in my conversations with people. Have you ever had your heart set on something? A new job or a promotion? A project or a goal? Maybe even a new business venture, degree, or diploma that you spent years dreaming about? You worked so hard, putting in all the time, effort and money. Then it happened! You achieved exactly what you wanted! Or should I say, “thought” you wanted?
It is not uncommon for someone to reach a milestone or a dream, only to realize that it’s not what they thought it would be or what they expected it to be. Do you know what else is not uncommon? For that person to stay silent and suffer, sometimes for many years. They do their best to put on a happy face, suck it up, and pretend that everything is fine.
When someone first realizes they have changed their mind, it can feel terrifying for them. The thought of disappointing others, or the fear of being judged, and the topic of behind the scene gossip can be paralyzing. They can’t imagine sharing their truth with the very people who supported them along the journey toward their dream. This breaks my heart!
What I want to say to you is—”it is ok to change your mind!” Has anyone ever said that to you and supported you in that manner? Have you ever said it to yourself? Those seven words can move a person who is silently suffering to tears. “It is ok to change your mind!” Feel the relief in that little sentence!
Changing your mind is not something you should be embarrassed about or ashamed of. You are not a failure, and you didn’t waste your time! In truth, you probably had the most significant learning, growing, and self-awareness experience of your life! Discovering what you don’t want is a massive breakthrough for you! There isn’t any part of your experience that you won’t carry forward with you by way of growth.
There is no need to share with anyone else until you are fully ready. When you feel strong, choose the most positive, happy, optimistic person you know who will support you and lift you. Another valuable lesson I have learned? The people who stood by you, cheered you on, and supported you in the past, will be the same people who support you when you change your mind. You know who they are!
From your change of mind, you may stumble onto something that you never thought of before. Something even better than you imagined! Stay positive, stay open, and pay attention. Your next opportunity is on the way. And like I have said before, you did not come this far, just to come this far. There’s more—so much more!
There are very few times in life when you can’t change your mind, turn around, or go back. Like when your feet leave the diving board or you jump from the plane. Ha-ha. Nothing is carved in stone! Except, well, we all know when our life gets carved in stone. But until that time, explore your interests, learn and grow, invest in yourself. Go ahead, be brave and change your mind!
Bye for now
