Great writing and exactly what I need to ponder today. My dad always taught me to have an exit strategy so burning the ships is hard for me to grasp. I’ve lived in the same place most of my life and am contemplating a change. It’s so hard to go all in. Analysis paralysis! Keep sharing!
Thank you for that! I get how hard it is to let go. In fact, I just started writing a new piece today on how certain items... for me it was a brand new emerald green velvet "dream" couch that had me in analysis paralysis... ! I will keep sharing, thank you for your support and comment!
Yes, this is all so true. When my mother died I was finding work very hard. I was seeing a therapist who asked why I didn't give up the job and when I said I couldn't afford to, she said rather I shoujld think whether i would be relieved or disappointed to be told I wasn't allowed to go back to work. All i could think after that was how relieved I would be and a month later gave in my notice. And haven't looked back. It has been very scary but i have had such wonderful adventures that I would never have had....burning my boat was the best thing I've done.
I am sorry for your loss. It is hard to walk in a new way ... open our sails and set our course for something new and foreign. How wonderful you choose you over the comfort of the known and the familiar. Cheers to new adventures!
Love the Burn The Ships. I have always used the term "burn the boats," when ever I wanted to make a stand and move forward and not fall back into my old ways this was a great battle cry.
It is uncanny I did a post recently with this concept. I hope you like it.
It is such a powerful concept, I agree and applies to our need for safety and the push for opening ourselves up for the new... this idea was so powerful for us when we visited the museums of Lisbon where the explorers are so celebrated. It really made an impact on our lives. Thank you for sharing your work. I will take a read!!
I think of those early explorers sailing into the unknown with both trepidation and excitement. I love both Portugal and Spain for those same reasons. ✌️❤️
What an inspiring read. It makes me want to gather my compass and map, and set my ships aflame in ablaze of glory. 🔥Such gold here. Thanks for your beautiful insights.
That is so true. It seems the more I let go of control and create space for uncertainty, the Universe drops in gifts I didn't even know I needed. Thank you for your comment! Welcome aboard!
I've always been obsessed with the idea of what home means. I've moved a lot and currently live in a home where we've been for 12 yers, the longest I've ever lived anywhere. We will be moving overseas within the next year and a half by choice, and I've been giving a lot of thought to this idea of what makes a place a home. I do (as you suggested)! Also the art and shells and things strewn everywhere that tell the story of our lives. I love this house but there will be another one to love, and I can't find it until I leave this one behind.
I’ve moved a lot as well over the course of my life. Maybe that’s part of the reason I am able to walk away now. I’ve started over a few times and I’ve always walked into something better… so I’ve learned to trust the instincts. It’s all part of evolving I think. Best wishes on the new adventure! Home really is inside us 🤍
Looking forward to hearing more about your journey. We've been in a marina in our narrow boat for almost 3 months, but we'll leave in 2 weeks time and not sure where we're heading yet. We travel in our home which we love and we're looking forward to visiting new places, even though we're travelling very slowly! Karen 🙂
Great writing and exactly what I need to ponder today. My dad always taught me to have an exit strategy so burning the ships is hard for me to grasp. I’ve lived in the same place most of my life and am contemplating a change. It’s so hard to go all in. Analysis paralysis! Keep sharing!
Thank you for that! I get how hard it is to let go. In fact, I just started writing a new piece today on how certain items... for me it was a brand new emerald green velvet "dream" couch that had me in analysis paralysis... ! I will keep sharing, thank you for your support and comment!
Yes, this is all so true. When my mother died I was finding work very hard. I was seeing a therapist who asked why I didn't give up the job and when I said I couldn't afford to, she said rather I shoujld think whether i would be relieved or disappointed to be told I wasn't allowed to go back to work. All i could think after that was how relieved I would be and a month later gave in my notice. And haven't looked back. It has been very scary but i have had such wonderful adventures that I would never have had....burning my boat was the best thing I've done.
I am sorry for your loss. It is hard to walk in a new way ... open our sails and set our course for something new and foreign. How wonderful you choose you over the comfort of the known and the familiar. Cheers to new adventures!
Love the Burn The Ships. I have always used the term "burn the boats," when ever I wanted to make a stand and move forward and not fall back into my old ways this was a great battle cry.
It is uncanny I did a post recently with this concept. I hope you like it.
https://open.substack.com/pub/wakeuprich/p/through-the-doldrums-of-midlife-charting?r=15g2uy&utm_medium=ios
It is such a powerful concept, I agree and applies to our need for safety and the push for opening ourselves up for the new... this idea was so powerful for us when we visited the museums of Lisbon where the explorers are so celebrated. It really made an impact on our lives. Thank you for sharing your work. I will take a read!!
I think of those early explorers sailing into the unknown with both trepidation and excitement. I love both Portugal and Spain for those same reasons. ✌️❤️
What an inspiring read. It makes me want to gather my compass and map, and set my ships aflame in ablaze of glory. 🔥Such gold here. Thanks for your beautiful insights.
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate the feedback! And I would add your compass and map are built into your DNA :)
This speaks to me. I’m captivated lately by the idea of rising from the ashes, of embracing the unknown, of burning the ships. Thank you for sharing!
I am so glad it resonates for you. We are stronger after the transformation of letting go it seems!
There is so much wisdom in not knowing and being okay with uncertainty. Thank you for sharing and love following your journey!
That is so true. It seems the more I let go of control and create space for uncertainty, the Universe drops in gifts I didn't even know I needed. Thank you for your comment! Welcome aboard!
Love this!
Inspirational ⭐🩷⭐
Thank you!
This has been my experience as well. You describe it so eloquently. Loved this post. All the best with your travels.
Thank you Kim! I appreciate your comment. Same to you!
I've always been obsessed with the idea of what home means. I've moved a lot and currently live in a home where we've been for 12 yers, the longest I've ever lived anywhere. We will be moving overseas within the next year and a half by choice, and I've been giving a lot of thought to this idea of what makes a place a home. I do (as you suggested)! Also the art and shells and things strewn everywhere that tell the story of our lives. I love this house but there will be another one to love, and I can't find it until I leave this one behind.
I’ve moved a lot as well over the course of my life. Maybe that’s part of the reason I am able to walk away now. I’ve started over a few times and I’ve always walked into something better… so I’ve learned to trust the instincts. It’s all part of evolving I think. Best wishes on the new adventure! Home really is inside us 🤍
Fabulous! Thank you for this post 💜✨ enjoy a coffee ☕️ on me!
Thank you Sophie!! I will 🤍. Much appreciated 🙌🏻💫😊
Looking forward to hearing more about your journey. We've been in a marina in our narrow boat for almost 3 months, but we'll leave in 2 weeks time and not sure where we're heading yet. We travel in our home which we love and we're looking forward to visiting new places, even though we're travelling very slowly! Karen 🙂
This is beautiful, I couldn’t stop reading it, thank you for bold and heartfelt insight ❤️
Mary, thank you! I appreciate your comment. 🤍. We have to be bold in life, right!
Yes boldness has magic in it!
Right back at cha!