Learning From & Loving Change
Happy Monday everyone!
Today I wanted to talk to you about something that is near and dear to me and that has been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember: change and making space for new opportunities! Change can be frightening and the temptation is often to resist it and run back towards the status quo’s siren call. Unfortunately, the status quo is a mirage. We can either make change or allow ourselves to be thrown to and fro as we desperately cling to our old selves. In short, we can either act or be acted upon.
I used to loathe change, and I always insisted kicking and screaming (literally at times) that I was happy just as things were. Being an Army brat, this made things difficult, as every move that our family made was accompanied with an overly-dramatic and exasperated insistence that the coming change of school, neighborhood, and scenery was going to be the end of the world (I was a teenager so being dramatic came with the title). But truth be told, moving to San Antonio and Georgia turned out to be a blessing, I made friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
After 6 years, I fell in love with the South, so when my dad asked me to apply to Utah State University after high school, I was convinced it was the absolute worst thing that happened to me since the series finale of The Office. But after getting accepted, I packed my bags and started on my new adventure. I moved halfway across the country to attend a college that I applied for the day of the deadline and joined a D1 track and cross county team the day I got there, while also having no idea who my roommate was and knowing absolutely no one that attended the University. No biggie, right? Any who, it turned out to be a fun, crazy, hard, exciting, exhausting and adventurous time, and of course a COLOSSAL growing experience. I began to realize how much my fear of change had held me back, and started to grab life by the horns. This meant making goals, setting out plans, and deciding that I was not going to just let life happen to me. I started to outline who I wanted to be and made plans for how I would get there.
My plans and goals blossomed into finding a place in NYC for a year where I became a certified yoga instructor and met the love of my life! Now we are headed to Anchorage, Alaska in a week where I will continue teaching yoga and taking on new challenges!! Using all of the knowledge that I’ve gained this past year and a half, I have been able to branch out and grow myself socially, emotionally, and spiritually. I have been working really hard to learn new things, meet new people and improve the way I work and handle my day-to-day schedule. I have learned so much about myself and how to appreciate others’ kindness. I have taken time everyday to work on my time management, self care, yoga practice and the connections I have made with other people. Despite how comfortable I was with where I was at, I was able to finally bite the bullet and make a new Instagram account solely for my yoga journey and now I am starting my yoga website! These adventures have brought me so many meaningful friendships, connections and inspirations that help me to keep pushing forward each and everyday.
I know that having a set schedule and list of goals, as well as trying to incorporate positivity into my everyday life has been a HUGE game changer. While we may think that the status quo we are living in is comfortable, the truth is it can’t last. But if we are diligent in making plans and setting goals we can take ourselves to a better place and become better people.
After giving myself permission to not let fear and uncertainty stop me from being open to new changes and opportunities, I felt more at peace with myself and I saw new space to grow. I know that if you allow yourself the time and positivie mindset to make plans and goals to help shape your future, you will find all of the exciting opportunities waiting for you!!
Have a fabulous week!!
love & light
Bree
