Changing Lifestyles

We stood in the kitchen talking. I was discussing my upcoming change in lifestyle. I was excited yet hesitant as I talked about it. We set a goal many years ago to change our lifestyle from one of the hectic city life, working to pay the bills….. to one of a slower country pace with less stress, working on our "wanna do's", to allow us to make money from home. Yet as I talked to my friend about this, there was hesitation in my voice.

Leaving a company where I had worked for over 26 years, leaving friends who have become like family to me, leaving a province where I had lived, raised my children and worked for the last 16 years. I expressed my concerns of leaving a steady paycheck for a much, much lower income. As I talked, that little voice in my head was creating stress, saying, "what are you doing, will you be able to make it?"

My friend left the room and came back carrying a bag. "This is for you," she said smiling.

I opened the bag and in it was a plaque with a poem about believing in yourself and your dreams. The last 2 sentences of the poem were:The prizes of life we fail to win, because we doubt the power within.

As I read the poem, my hesitation disappeared, my confidence restored, I could feel stress relief. I knew it would be all right. I did have a dream, and although, at times it appeared impossible, I set my goal and never lost sight of that end goal. Yes, many times as I worked towards that goal I had setbacks, obstacles. However, I never lost focus. I believed I could do it. And, as I reflected on the poem I knew, tomorrow will work out. I have come this far and faced many obstacles, but I overcame them.

I am writing this story on Sunday, and tomorrow, the moving truck will arrive. I am leaving Mississauga, ON and moving to the country in New Brunswick. My goal now a reality!

What are your dreams? Do they seem impossible?
Set your goal, don't give up when you face obstacles, and stay focused, as the power within is truly amazing!!

SIX MONTHS LATER....how did we do?
Read Our Journey....