This blog is about the path. Life’s path. And all that goes with it. At 36 years old, I am on my authentic path - I know what issues I care about and am working hard to make a difference. This blog will mainly serve as a platform to connect around those issues, share what I’m doing and my thoughts, get your thoughts in return. So, what do I care about?
acting for the good of society
leading with bravery and compassion
empowering the next generation with life skills
confidently living dreams
tapping into little things that bring joy
achieving work/life balance
inspiring and being inspired by others
Why do I care about these things? Because I’m a woman, a wife, a mom of two, a daughter, a friend, a community member, a former corporate leader, a coach, a student, and...a person who took 33 years to find the confidence to follow my dreams. For a long time I struggled with the purpose of life - what was it? Looking back, I can understand why I didn't know - I wasn’t emotionally connected to the activities I was putting my energy into. I was driven by the “should” messages I heard so often in my head, trying to be perfect in the eyes of everyone else. Living like that, feeling so disengaged, almost cost me my marriage. Wake up call. I had to admit that perfection didn’t exist. I had to embrace authentic imperfection. I made changes, got in touch with my own dreams and started moving them forward. I've been on this new path for the last three years. It feels much better.
I hope to inspire my kids to follow their hearts and live full out, to be good citizens and leaders in their lives, wherever their paths take them. I hope to increase my thoughtfulness and knowledge about these issues I listed. This blog is one of the ways I can do that. My thoughts will be works in progress - ever evolving. I look forward to learning from your experiences if you choose to share them. Here’s to many mind-expanding exchanges. :) Onward.
