THANKFUL THOUGHTS FOR THANKSGIVING

Since Thanksgiving is coming up I thought it would only be appropriate to do a post about what I am thankful for. Living where I do, with the family and other relationships that I have, there are so many things I could focus on. But, I was struck by one experience this week that I wanted to share.

As my last post mentioned, I had the opportunity to go on vacation recently. It was my first chance to do so in about four years. I got to see my very best friend (the most loyal, amazing person ever) get married. I got to visit where I grew up, and see others dear to me as well. It was pretty surreal. I also got to eat whatever I wanted (no food scale for a whole week!), and of course enjoy not having to deal with some of the stressors of normal day-to-day life. It was a great trip!

Rachel and me.

What I was struck by however, was how I felt coming home. On the flight back I was so excited to resume to my normal routine. Specifically, return to the gym. I missed it so much! And I recognized how very lucky I am to have found my passion in life. Something I love so much that I was eager to leave a vacation in a tropical environment, visiting people I love to spend time with, and eating so much delicious food so I could get back to pursuing my dreams.

Some people might go their whole existence without finding something that makes their life feel so purposeful; and makes the struggle feel worthwhile. Something that makes them excited to come back from a vacation.  And I am so fortunate to have found it, and be in a position where I can chase it every single day. There are so many things I am still working through and trying to figure out. Fears that are holding me back. Anxiety that has honestly been a bit paralyzing lately due to feeling a stuck in certain areas.  But in all of that, I have this amazing gift in having found what I am passionate about, and being able to pursue it. I am so thankful for this, and know without doubt that as I continue to choose faith over fear, the goals and desires I have will become a reality.