Here’s to making resolutions for a wonderful new decade and wishing our loved ones a warm, happy new year while wondering if anything will really change at all!
Salud! *Tight Hugs*
Carry on please… Your quiet desperation awaits…
My father, who over twenty years ago took a rather successful giant leap of faith by moving his entire family to a new country, is having an awful hard time deciding whether to take a job opportunity near Seattle that pays more than twice his current salary. He calls me to discuss it every other hour and likes to incessantly list the reasons why it’s not a good idea. What about health insurance for your sister? What will I do about the house? Your aunt really doesn’t want me go… And what if I don’t like it there?
So what about the cheers and the hugs and the champagne we drink at midnight on the last day of every year we’ve ever known? Are we just going through the motions because that’s what we have always done and what our families and friends do? Or do we take that drink, eat those twelve grapes, and really… truly… take on this new decade by the BALLS and make it ours?!
The funny thing about happiness and adventure is that it’s actually up to you. It’s really your choice.
No really… it is!
And so all I can do is open the door and hope he walks through. I’m not responsible for his happiness either and if he chooses complacency instead of opportunity and learning… well… that’s just his path and I will love him no less.
Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it all happen.I think about that all the time… I live it ALL the time.
So I made the decision not to be fearful, to be happy, and to follow my bliss. I decided to finally listen to my guides and wonderful friends who saw things much clearer before I ever did. It was a conspiracy alright… a really, really good one. Thank you… to all of you here, up there, anywhere.
Where are you flying to?
Are you coming with me?
I might steal your clothes and wear them if they fit me…
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Funny you should mention important decisions. My bestie called me up this morning wanting some "honest" advice. I told her what I really thought and told her that the decision lied with her. I can only give my input and hopefully help her to weigh the pros and cons. I believe I am going to take a leap of faith this year and try new things and finish old things that have been left undone for far too long. Thanks to your inspiration and others like you I feel a swell of energy, desire, and fortitude to "rage against the dying of the light". Thanks for all you said in 09' and I hope you achieve all that you desire in the next year. Salud!! *Big Papa Bear Hugs*
Big Cindy bear hugs right back at ya!!! One of the best things that has happened to me in the last few years is making friends that actually tell me the truth...no matter now painful or unpleasant it might be. Honest advice is not always pretty, but oh so necessary. Can't wait to see all the new things you'll try and how your life and the lives around you change in the process. What a wonderful example for your children... You see? I told ya... this is how we change the world!
Salud indeed!!!
Your father must be lucky to have you for having a daughter who's after his welfare and own happiness. I salute you! Shows how much you love him.
Thank you and wish you a HAPPY HAPPY new year!
Joemill, your fan. :)
Cindy, this has been your attitude since I first started reading you. I feel I can speak with authority here, having read every post you've written. (Can you believe it'll be two years next month?!)
I love this post. Many people speak this way but unfortunately most of it is just talk, no substance. Most of us fear or fight against change; I can say I've had my fair share of this, although I'm more curious and adventurous than I used to be.
The style of your writing has had a tremendous effect on me, but the content has always inspired. You're one of the few people I know who has actually grabbed life by the horns and taken that leap, not knowing if a safety net awaits at the bottom of the cliff. I've admired your courageousness and strength. Most of all you have tremendous passion for life, it jumps off the page and is something you can't fake.
This post sets the stage for a hopeful new year for all of us, if we choose. Would you mind if I host it on my blog?
:)
You are wise beyond your years, giving all this good advice. I especially like "Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it all happen."
Aaaww Joemill... that's very sweet of you. I salute you right back my friend!
Barry - I'd love to see my post on your blog! How nice of you:) Glad to know you like it that much. I've been absolutely TERRIFIED of change all of my life so I know what that feels like. I used to scared to go to the corner store on my own for goodness sake... And then the big girl panties went on and although I've taken them off momentarily to feel sorry for my self here and there... they're pretty much always on me. You should get a pair!!!! They're awesome:)))) xoxoxo
Matty - you're such a good BB. Thank you for always chiming in and being part of my life. I love that quote as well and although I can't take credit for coming up with it (Ralph Waldo Emerson did), I can certainly be blamed for spreading it!
Cindy,
I came across your post on Barry's blog and am I glad he hosted it on his page!!!
This is exactly what I needed to remind myself of today..been in such a shitty mood because of stupid things happening around me.And I was in the middle of writing down my objectives for this year and all of a sudden I read your post..wow! I believe and agree in every word you said..kudos to you girl!
Way to go!:-D