My time is now limited, but the opportunities that lie ahead for me are limitless. What I’m looking forward to the most is: losing myself. It might sound odd, but through traveling I have learned to be confident in who I am. I have become aware of my strengths and become well aware of my weaknesses. Let’s just say, I have no real sense of navigational direction and I now put my trust in the faithful Garmin!
I grew up in a family where my parents didn’t take us outside of the county limits much. Likely because my siblings and I weren’t little angels and because raising 5 children on a middle-class salary didn’t leave much money for family vacations. When I would encounter places outside of the bubble I lived in, I felt awkward and scared. I depended upon material possessions and people I knew to define who I was.
After experiencing new places and being away from the familiar I lost myself. At first it was frightening, but with time it became liberating! Through losing myself, I have found myself. The person I have found isn’t defined by her possessions, rather by her character, integrity, creativity and faith.
I encourage you to lose yourself, take a risk, take a chance, and POP the bubble you live in.
