As I reflect on my life, I realize that many of my postings are about the external changes in my world – moving from “The City” the country, single to partner, new activities, new pastimes, new friends. The most significant changes are actually the ones happening in my inner world – how I am adapting to my new life – the emotional challenge of leaving what is familiar, what is comfortable for something totally new, the challenge of letting go.
When I made a decision to leave my old life in New York City to embrace my new life in the Lowcountry, I knew one thing. I knew that I needed to move forward and create a new life. I knew that if I tried to hold on to the old life while moving into the new, the transition would be slow and difficult. I also knew that if I compared my new life to my old one I would be unhappy because there are a lot of things I would no longer have. Of course, there are many new and exciting things I'm experiencing in my new one.
I also knew that I could simply decide to be happy. I could choose to be happy and to focus on all the good things I have in my new life. Or, I could decide to be miserable and focus on all the things I no longer have in my life. (like a coffee shop around the corner!) I choose to appreciate the good at hand, and guess what? It's working...I am happy...blissfully happy.
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