Quote of the day: We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success. — Henry David Thoreau
Today is a day of seeing friends one last time before stepping into the unknown and leaving on winter walk-about. Tomorrow I step (or leap) across the threshold from my ordinary fairly well-known life into an adventure. Who knows what will happen, what I will learn and experience, what photos I will make?
I leave early tomorrow morning and fly first to San Diego to stay overnight with some lovely friends there. Then Monday I fly to Hawaii for 3 1/2 months of walk-about.
I have a place to stay . I have committed to working 15 hours a week at the B&B for the month of December and maybe January. I know the place a little. The rest will unfold.
I’ve been packing and re-packing my stuff, taking stuff out of my suitcase, putting stuff into my suitcase, making reminder lists, changing my mind, reminding myself that I want to travel light, wondering if I’ll regret not bringing “X” or “Y”—enough worry!
Instead of trying to figure it all out in advance (which is impossible!) I am reminding myself to let it go and trust. I am resourceful, strong, and resilient. I will be fine. Each day will unfold perfectly (even if not as I had planned).
It’s so instinctual for me to try to figure out and plan everything in advance. Even when I intentionally set up a trip to challenge me to let go of “knowing” and move into trusting, I find myself worrying or thinking or planning.
When I notice that my mind has gone on walk-about without my body and is dwelling in worry or imagining, I take a deep breath and gently remind myself to let it go. I remind myself that I am resourceful, strong and resilient and that I can be here now and let the future unfold with grace and joy.
Where are you letting worry and fear hold you back? Can you also notice yourself clinging and holding on tight, and then take a deep breath and let it all go?
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