When I was four months pregnant with baby Blake (who at almost 10 months and 24 lbs is probably ready for a new nickname) I attended a book writing workshop in California. I blogged about the experience:
The opportunity to fly cross-country to attend the workshop fell into my lap. It stood there staring at me, all doors open, not one roadblock in sight. We even had Sky Miles to pay for my flight! News about the workshop appeared just hours after I had gotten really honest with myself. I was on the phone with my mom one morning, and I told her, “I need to do this (write). I want to do this. But I’m scared. I’m afraid of opening the box. I’m afraid of getting lost in my thoughts.” What will happen if I finally did what my soul has been calling me to do all along?
Fourteen months after asking that question, I can tell you I’m glad I opened the box. I have found so many wonderful people and opportunities and experiences, waiting patiently on the other side of my fear.
In California, I met a kindred spirit. It took us literally two minutes to become friends. Maybe less. That beautiful soul is my Flawed and Fabulous Mom of the week. Today, she’s launching her own professional Chapter Two. Click here to meet her. You’ll be glad you did.
Nicole has a great message to share, taking care of our selves translates into so much goodness. Thanks for the link!
You’ve got to love an opportunity that so clearly was meant to be! I’m heading over to Not So Supermom now to check it out!