28 Feb A bit of a detour…

For the first 60 days of 2022, I have detoured a bit on my plans. I have not written, blogged, or barely posted in this Facebook group- I have shifted gears; I am on a new transformation journey. Yet, what sits in my mind is that I have been neglectful; I have jumped both feet back into academia and somewhat turned my back on what got me here.

What got me to enter into a doctoral program was my experiences writing my book the joy and desire I have to impart change for the better into the lives of others. Use my own experiences, not as a do this or do that directive, but to share so that others can find their spark within to take the chance upon themselves, confront fears, stand tall and bold, and move in a direction that scares or inspires them. Still, a movement that honours their most profound dreams and will, if followed, see them seek to embrace the potential within.

What sparked my book was the realization that it is often the most challenging and humbling experiences that propel us forward. Learning from mistakes makes it ‘stick,’ We can uncover new skills and passions regardless of our ages.

There are lots of dots to connect backwards, and hindsight is impressive. The gift is that we can see the unfolding of events fully. My hindsight allows me to honour what has brought me here AND to turn back towards it, cherish it and continue to stoke the engine of my little book.

So that is what I am doing; I am working on my book promotion, pursuing a doctorate, and maybe just thinking about another book. There will be many learning moments and times of failure [ remember the stickiness of failure lessons], which will propel me forward. I once had a vision of a mug with two handles; I thought I knew what it stood for – I believe it meant to grab hold with both hands with intention and drink deeply from life’s experiences. Perhaps its meaning is not so deep, and maybe it just means use both hands to firmly grip what you go after and don’t let go of that which gives you joy.

There will be more content- March’s theme is the Here and Now the beginning of the cycle – let’s look at the status quo of our lives and imagine…