I've been thinking a lot about fear lately. My choices, my decisions, my reactions, my expectations. The experiences I've had, the things I've said yes to, no to, or worried about in between before deciding yes or no, well, fear has had a role. Sometimes a starring role. Big whoop. So who doesn't have fear? But even after knowing we all have fear in common, our problems are still here, waiting for us. Knowing may help me feel better for a bit, but after a while I get lost in the what ifs … [Read more...]
The Key to Changing Your Life, Paulo Coelho, and Letting It Go
CLICK. After about a hundred doors over what seemed like a hundred years, the key fit into the lock. And the door opened. At least, that's what it felt like. It finally hit me: I don't need a reason to walk away, other than the fact that it just wasn't the right fit. No more trying to push, pry, knock or wait outside patiently, hoping. It just wasn't the right door. Or the kind of friendship that was going to last. Or the relationship that survived. Or the job … [Read more...]