A lot has occurred over the past year and a half. Two years ago, if you told me where I would be right now I would have laughed and probably said, "Yeah that sounds like something I would do." But it only existed in a fantasy dream I wished for every night in the secret places inside my heart.
It happened because I chose to take a risk. And that risk paid off in ways that I am still gleefully discovering to this day.
Throughout this whole experience, I have noticed a diametric shift in the way that I see life and the world. Everything has changed now.
I once sought wealth and fame. Now I seek simplicity and peace.
I once wanted to be surrounded by as many people as possible. Now I want a good conversation with a dear friend.
I once opened my wings and let the wind take me wherever it blew. Now I am focused, calculated and driven toward an idea, navigating throughout the wild winds of life trying to move closer to that idea every day.
The idea is simple: Write the story of my life.
You may laugh at such a basic idea, but the point is to make a conscious decision every day to actively shape and grow my future. Nothing just happens anymore. I consciously choose every step along the way using all of my past experiences to make the right choice. Sure things come up and I get sidetracked, but the idea continually grows inside me, fueling every step, decision and action I take.
Tomorrow I fly to Morocco. I've never been to Africa. Continent 6/7. It's a place I have always wanted to go to, but never did. I just bought a ticket one day and now here we are. I hear too many stories from people who sacrifice their big dreams for smaller, day-to-day concessions and I don't ever want that again. I find more joy in pursuing the crazy, societal-damning dreams that may jeopardize everything this world deems important than fitting into a peg-hole that has been crafted for me by some banker or politician or philosopher.
Your life is a gift and is meant to be enjoyed. You are the writer of your destiny. No one gets out of this thing alive, so why not do all the crazy things you wish for in the secret places inside your heart?
They're worth it. Trust me.
I truly hope you are enjoying your life in all the ways that make you special.
I'll be posting about Morocco for the next 10 days or so.
Ry
P.S. Boss is getting neutered Thursday. They found a tumor in his balls and they are cutting it out. If you have a chance, send him some positive vibes. I know he would appreciate it.