My first realization in changing course, was recognizing what I am missing. I have gotten off-track with a few things that help keep me sane. I need to take a deep breath, relax, and start over. Actually, a friend of mine would challenge my notion of "starting over". Not possible, he would say. I disagree. If each day is a new opportunity, then I can start over with the things I have done before by doing them in a new way. Taking each day like a re-birth, therefore allowing me to start over. If it were starting "new", that implies I have no prior knowledge. Wrong. In starting over, I take what I learned from previous experiences and use that to do it a new way, hopefully changing the outcome. We will see what his take on my thought process is, I'm sure! Either way, I have decided a new approach is best, and that means change. It also means retrieving things from my life that I have let go astray that bring me happiness... and peace. That is, ultimately, what I seek.
That being said, I pick up my proverbial "pen" and re-introduce myself to my blog. Writing brings me a great peace. I have many journals around my home, for different things and topics. I have dusted them off as well. I love to use pen and paper. It feels more personal. I feel like I am leaving more of me on the pages than in using a keyboard. However, I enjoy the idea of a blog as well. A different medium and a different journey. I welcome them back to myself. Another piece of peace re-claimed. I have achieved what I set to accomplish today. One baby-step at a time.
