Ever sat back and appreciated the ebbs and flows of your own life? This week I really needed to do just that. It’s been the busiest three months of my life between my professional career, launching my first book, and finding time for the rest of my life - family, friends, fitness. I have never appreciated the previous value of time as much as I do today. It really is the most limited of all precious resources. Once it passes, it’s gone.
That said, it’s been just over a year since I moved to the city. I originally moved downtown to free up room in my life for more. Funny how the gaps filled themselves. Between 2 promotions at work, an expanding social network, more than any single person’s fair share of dates, I was running at a pace that left one of the most important relationships in my life neglected, the one with myself.
This week, after some much needed time with my personal life coach, a bit of digging lead to lots of shifting. Funny how you can have a string of incredible days, weeks, months, than have a day that literally punches you in the face. It’s the kind you can’t describe or explain. It’s so out of character. Sometimes, it’s just the moment you need to surrender to. Sit back, get comfortable in the discomfort. It always passes. There is a pattern for me however. These moments always come as my life is undergoing another shift…
The experiences of these past few months have been absolutely surreal. The opportunities, people, lessons, moments, memories, experiences… so many new things, old things, different things. Old memories stirred, a change in wants, needs, expectations. A shift. I finally had to take a step back from all of it. Yes, even an open person needs to know the limits of humanness. With so much change, so much to digest, I needed to land in my new space. Anyone who’s ever sought growth can truly agree that we are not the same person we were yesterday. It’s ok to be unsteady in that new space. It’s ok to step back and slow down. To take a few steps on your own time.
I even took a big step back from dating. Strangely, I feel good about that decision. I have come to the conclusion that my life simply cannot progress without me. Therefore, I control the pace. I have been blessed with a world of opportunities relating to the release of my book. I was so open to them, and they found me. Openness absolutely makes the world of difference in life and in love - you have to be open to allow them to unfold. When you’ve got all you can take, you simply tighten the boundaries. There is no need to fear losing out. I’m ready for more again, and I know they are waiting, and yes that includes finally dating again :)
Give yourself permission to put yourself first! Your life can’t progress without you. Take care of YOU so that YOU can take on the world!
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