The call to greater happiness sometimes asks us to step out of our comfort zone. This is happening to me right now. I am being called to a new place, a new community, trusting it’s part of the higher vision for my life.
Following this call means letting go of what I’ve known, what I’ve built, and what I’ve come to cherish. As I was leaving my beloved tea shop recently, I realized how much I am going to miss being able to dash over and enjoy my favorite brews.
Many times in my life I’ve been asked by something bigger than me to step off the cliff and trust that a bridge will be there to take me to the next peak. This time is no different. The promise of greater happiness awaits, but I must be willing to take the first steps. Commit to the journey.
Happiness is going to any lengths.
The comfortable can become routine, but for me something is usually a routine if I’ve chosen it. But soon new adventures will abound, and I will have to form new routines. Discover new favorite places. Find new people to cherish.
It’s exciting and scary all at the same time in the way only a big change can be. And yet I continue to believe this is what I’m meant to do; this is where the greatest happiness lies.
There have been many sign posts along the way pointing to this new path. It has taken faith and courage to follow it. Oh, and trust. Loads of trust.
I am surrounded by people who support this change. They understand (mostly) that my path has been to follow the road less traveled. My characters and I seem to be one in this, so life reflects art or vice versa.
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” by Dr. Seuss, is one of my favorite books. That wise children’s book author knew what it meant to travel, to go to any length to reach our dreams.
Dreams are part of life, or at least they are a part of mine. I can’t imagine not having dreams for the future. And of course the excitement and courage to follow the steps to manifest those dreams—no matter what.
What have you been called to do that’s out of your comfort zone? Has it led you to greater happiness? Is there a dream you’ve given up on? Or has some new vision been burning in your heart? Ask to see the signs to guide your steps and make the commitment with me to go to any length. We’ll dance on the top of the mountain together.