So, where do I start with this story? About seven years ago I was living and working in New Orleans, LA. I absolutely loved it there. I loved the town, the people, my job, the work I did at my job, the endless things to do… I could go on and on. I especially loved that it was one of the few times that I lived in the same town as my true lifetime best friend. It was also a short drive home to where my family lives, so that was convenient. The thing was, I was working all the time. All the time. And even though the money was great, I was beginning to feel empty inside as I realized that I was getting older and had no time for the things that would fulfill me. Relationships… Taking care of myself… Retirement plan… Family…? I had another opportunity arise that would make dramatic changes in my life, and I took it. When I told my boss I was leaving, he was bewildered. He pointed out how much I loved it there and questioned my motives. He offered me more of whatever I needed to stay. The problem was, I didn’t want MORE. I wanted LESS. I really wanted more of life. More of the reason behind why I work everyday. I wanted to answer the question “What’s it all for?”
The next 6 years were spent working my life away again under the disguise of a day time schedule. Better? Yes. Absolutely. I met and married the man of my dreams, bought a house, etc, etc… I grew personally and accomplished several career goals. However, I reached a point again where I looked around and thought, “I don’t want MORE of this. I want LESS. I want more of the meaningful, purpose filling stuff.” I was overwhelmed with the task of being a wife and holding down a career and maintaining all the other relationships and goals I have. So, my husband and I agreed I should walk away from my career. Not just my job. My career. The only thing I had ever done since I was 15 years old. That’s 29 years of personal investment. Do you think it’s normal that I’m sitting here thinking, “Who am I and what the heck am I supposed to be doing right now?” ??!!
Originally I was going to write about the theme of 2018 in my life being MORE. Then I realized that this MORE theme started with LESS back in New Orleans. This year though, I was given a book at Christmas titled “Settle For More” by Megan Kelly. Maybe you like her, maybe you don’t, but her book is really good. I actually love the title most! Her life story is very interesting and inspiring, as all of us have stories. “Settle for more” became my mentality. And you know which MORE I’m referring to… the one about my purpose, not about someone else’s agenda. And then there is Rachel Hollis with her motto of “Made For More.” If that doesn’t inspire you, what will?! Then, lo and behold! The company I am now building my own business with had a convention with the theme, wanna guess?? MORE! Simply stated. MORE is a great theme, motto, slogan, mentality, mantra as long as you know what exactly it is that you want more of. I want more love, more time with family, more success, more money (keep it real, people), more intuition, more ability to help others, more peace, more joy, more healthy living, more dogs (duh)!!! What do you want more of?