Leap of Faith
One of my main goals for 2024 is to live authentically. I have talked about it a lot before, but I try and remind myself to practice it daily.
A big reason for that is because I have done a deep dive in my manifestation work ( a work in progress ), started studying My Human Design ( Manifestor over here ) and ultimately because I needed to find a deeper connection to myself. So many days I have felt, and still feel, like there are octopus tentacles on my back pulling me in all directions. More importantly, I forgot what it was like to feel genuine freedom and happiness, and feel like my true self.
Normally I don’t share THAT much of my personal life on my website or newsletter…but this seemed worth sharing in case I can give someone out there the confidence to follow their intuition and start living the life they dream of.
So…I did a little thing that was completely out of my comfort zone and I quit my job. For the first ever, I am choosing me, choosing my family, and choosing my life over my career…something I have never done before. Just writing that makes me want to rewind the clock.
After 17+ years of working (on and off) with the same company became part of my identity. I loved being Emily from Upstairs at Pierre Lafond and Emily from Wendy Foster just as much as I have loved being Emily who makes handbags…but now I just want to be Emily ( with the added bonus of being Rob’s wife and Waylon’s mama. ) Funny how turning 45 changes how you see things, and gives you a different perspective on your own life. Mic Drop!
It is time to ask myself what I really want out of my life. How can I live it more fully, more authentically, feel more happy, live more healthfully. To be more present, find more joy, treat myself better, and be a better wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. This is what I want for myself and I am starting the journey to become her.
I faced every fear and decided to take the most giant leap of faith I have ever taken. I have zero clue what the next chapter holds, but I am excited and open to anything and everything that comes my way. In the meantime, I’ll be learning the ropes at DaFoe Wines and hope that if you make it to Los Olivos, come by for a glass and a chat.
The moral of the story is this…we don’t know how far we can fly if we don’t spread our wings!
Take the leap of faith - even if it means choosing yourself and family above all else. Who knows what the future holds for what I “do for work” but feel like the world is my oyster and I am ready!
I would love to hear your stories about your own Leap of Faith so please share them with me.
I chose this image for my 2024 Vision Board in January to represent Freedom. Little did I know, it would signify my leap of faith 6 months later.