Change. It's not that scary.

[sarahfae]

My outlook on life has always and will continue to be the following:

Learn from every step that you take in life.
Learn, learn, learn.

This is truly my own personal motto....

Every path I walk there is something new to see --- something new to learn --- a lesson about who I am and  who I want to be.

I'd be a fool to not listen, to not tune into the things in life I can learn from. Some of these things are so obvious, yet some can be very hard to see. Often times I'll fall before I realize what caused the stumble. But when I do see my mistake I make every effort to prevent the same fall from happening again. 

What's the point of all this rambling you ask?
Well, for the first time in nine years I threw all caution to the wind and quit my job --- without another job lined up. This might sound like small beans to some of you, but to me...well, it's out of character. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I'm terrified. But I couldn't stay any longer in a position that was unhappy, and unhealthy.

If something holds you back from beng a better, stronger, healthier, happier version of yourself --- run as fast as you can away from it.

I'm sitting on my couch right now, thinking about what I've learned from all of this...and you know what? I've honestly learned a lot. Granted, I'm still left to convince myself that walking away from a steady paycheck is actually a good thing --- for my present and my future. Deep down inside I know that it is right.

I owe a lot of thanks to the NCJ, in spite of a very long dirty laundry list. I'm moving forward, closer to the perfect career/job --- and I'm not gonna stop until I get there.
 

Happy Halloween ~ xoxox

Comments

I understand

[rokchike.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I've been in these shoes before... I quit my job at Leon's Mufflers just before Christmas many years ago... it was simultaneously the most terrifying thing I'd ever done and the healthiest thing I'd ever done (next step was breaking up with the fiance...hahahahah).

You're such a smart and outgoing lady-- I have no doubts it won't take much to find something that makes you happy and healthier. I admire your spirit. Timing is everything... something is out there waiting for you.

[are-black-stars.livejournal.com]

I think you are amazing, and I am so happy to know you are moving forward into your dreams...that is how it looks to me!

[oneprettything.livejournal.com]

This post is SO inspiring. I have a big, huge Thing to do. A life lesson to act on. One of those things that I just need to get done, to cut the cord, and my life will be SOOOOO much better. This Thing is holding me back and I need to move forward. My decision has been made, now I need to take action. It's an overwhelming positive, I'm just having the HARDEST time moving forward with it.

Reading positive, inspiring things like this is so, SO helpful. You're a rockstar. I can't wait to see where you go next.

[sarahfae.livejournal.com]

Wow! Thank you SO much for your feedback girlie! I truly admire your passion and creativity...and I'm excited to hear more about this "thing".
I know I've said this before, but I reallyreally want to hang out with you. One of the things I've learned over the last couple of years is how important it is to keep like-minded people in your life. I want good things for myself (that's putting it very simply), and I want to be around people that feel the same...
Lola just jumped on my lap (a very rare occurance)...I think she wants me to say hi for her :)