“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.” ― Eric Roth
As they say, “"When the student is ready – the teacher will appear"… or “when the time is right, the doors will open.” Very true words those - and they have become particularly prevalent in my life over the last six to eight months…
It is amazing how you subconsciously plan your road – whether a positive or negative path of focus… what you place your intention on with any great amount of intent, is ABSOLUTELY going to materialise. It may not happen precisely the way you envision it, but it WILL come to be at some point or another and then you are going to have to ride that wave…
Well, it is time for me to go surfing! Lol
I have spent the last 17 years of my life, running the same race, following the same path, treading the same water and swallowing the same crap - and a few months ago, my heart made a decision. It decided that it was not being fulfilled. It was not being nurtured and was no longer flourishing. My mind has disagreed for quite some time, putting up its non-emotional fight, enforcing its egotistical stubbornness…
But guess who has won?! – Yeeah…. Slow and steady wins the race and my desire for true happiness and fulfilment has come out tops at the end of the day!
Whilst the manner in which this is bound to unfold is not going to be easy, I know that at the end of it all, I am going to be able to breathe again… and THAT has become a LOT more important to me nowadays… I am truly excited about life looking forwards. Yes, it is going to be a little scary initially, but hey… if it doesn’t challenge you at least a little, then it’s probably not worth the effort in the first place, right?!
Six months ago, I planted this seed in my head when I wrote THIS POST
And to be honest I did not see at the time that the change would come so quickly, but then again…. I have literally poured my blood, sweat and tears into making it just so. Passion and determination are not qualities I lack and for the first time in years, I feel like they will once again be channeled appropriately.
So, on that note, I will say.... EEEEEEK!!!!!!!!
I am excited, nervous... and once again replenished!
I cannot wait to walk this road!!!
“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.” ― C. JoyBell C.
YAY!!!!!!!
A happy dance is DEFINITELY in order!!!!
Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
Thank you for doing all that you do! Thank goodness you made that initial post and took the direction you are taking. My Steemit experience has been 10x better thanks to you and all your help.
WE. ARE. GOING. TO. CRUSH. 2018!
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DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!!!!! ;) And I absolutely LOVE what I am doing with all of you amazing people! That is PRECISELY what I am looking forward to the most @chrismccron... is being able to dedicate the additional time to all of THIS - which I love!!!
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I will support you the whole way!
(Also, you know your new image of yourself in the footer with your face in the circle? I kid you not, I was sitting down this afternoon to make something like that myself with HTML/CSS haha. Promise I wasn't copying!)
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hahahahahaa!!!! suuuuuuuuure!!! :P ;) lol juuust kidding :D
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I was right there with ya... until that last gif...
Seriously, please extend my gratitude to your brother, because as I've said before, you are a huge part of the reason I've
become obsessedfallen in love with this site. SO frellin' happy to tag along with you virtually on your wicked awesomesauce road!Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
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hahahaha @traciyork yeah that one did burn the eyeballs a bit! lol!!!!! I shall be sure to relay the message to my boet. haha I love that in the next little while I am going to be able to dedicate myself COMPLETELY to Steemit and to our AMAZING Steemit Bloggers Community :D
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Wicked coolness! I can't wait, because...
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I love that Eric Roth quote. Can't wait to see what unfolds for you. If I can support you in anyway along the path just shout! I've yet to write my introductory post but it will have much in common with this one. 😍
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What a lovely and generous gesture @gillianpearce - THANK YOU!!! xxx and I look forward to your introductory post :)
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My pleasure and just so you know . . . I'm @gillianpearce rather than @gillianpierce. 😍
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apologies dear :)
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This @jaynie, is LIFE as we know it. :) I'm so happy and excited for you, the path you've decided to take, unknowing what would happen but assuringly for the better. As long you are going to be happy, it's all that matters from now onwards. At the end of the day, you will also begin to enjoy the little things in life, the people around you, the world, nature and the little beauty that life has always offered. Now you can gladly say, it's MY time! :)
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Thank you @zord189 - and yes, it is all the little things of quality that I am truly looking forward to the most :)
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Really inspiring
Thanks
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Glad you enjoyed it :) Thank you for the positive input!
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Wise words, really nice write up. It is never too late or to early. I'm inspired by this.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the positive input :)
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This post has received gratitude of 6.34 % from @appreciator thanks to: @jaynie.
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The blog is full of creativity! Continue this way. Waiting for the next blog.
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appreciate the positive input... thanks ;)
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You're most welcome.
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Nice one a change of heart means a change of life
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It REALLY does! A change of heart changes ALL the surrounding forces in ones life! :)
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I don't know if I can rejoin steemitbloggers, I joined once but did not give it much attention so I was removed. I don't know if you can help me with these. Thanks
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@meritigbunu if you are able to follow our guidelines then feel free to re-join. Here is an invite link for you https://discord.gg/ypRSTm
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@jaynie Beautiful post. The one constant thing is change, and we evolve..hopefully for the better :) Steem on.
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Very true words, thank you @splendorhub xxx
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The end of the tunnel turns into light jaynie👍
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It sure as hell does ;)
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thanks for the positive inspiration
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Thrilled that you found the inspiration in it @fidelpoet x
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yes of course we make decisions everyday in life. Your story is aligned with my best quote that says:
This quote I learnt it in 2017 but affected my worldview 100%. I don't know if you feel the same like me when you think deeply about this quote. For the mean time this is my best quote and I don't know if I may find another in future. First heard it in the series called The men who build America when Andrew Carnegie was quoting Bryant.
thank you / siyabonga / asante sana
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I have always loved that quote too!!! Thank you for your lovely words @fidelpoet. I am truly blessed to be a part of all of your lives, too... you are all equally inspiring to me!
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ok great .......thank you mam. wish you your best and a happy 2018
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this line is heart touching
"When the student is ready – the teacher will appear"…
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And so it is.... ;)
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you are lovely @jay:)
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rightbackatya :)
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I guess after running one path for 17 years something seems anew for you I'm glad for the profound changes
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meeeeeee toooooooo!!!! lol Thank you!!!!
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My pleasure it is 😀😀😀😀
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much appreciated :)
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good post
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lol ;)
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You got a 7.89% upvote from @upme requested by: @jaynie.
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nice blog
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ok thanks...
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Well you did an awesome job in just 6 months to be honest!! Congratulations to yourself!
I just started 3 months ago but very hooked and learned sooooo much about crypto and other things. It is a small community, yes you need to invest, yes sometimes you will be disappointed. But the bottom line is in general Steemit rocks!
(Im liking the take control of you life part. I moved from Holland to the Caribbean a couple years ago because I wanted to make a change. Not easy, but never boring!)
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