Momishness: Adventure and Opportunity Await!

Sometimes we are given the chance for a do-over. We get to pick up from a new position in life and, leaving the old behind, forge new pathways into the future. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise… Oops, sorry! Wrong story! 😉

Sometimes it’s a move across the country, leaving everything you knew behind and starting a new life in a new place, with new people all around. Sometimes it’s a death or a divorce, leaving you in an unforeseen new situation. Sometimes it’s just waking up one day with a new attitude and a new dream for your life. It’s not always easy and it’s not always fun, but’s it’s still an adventure and an opportunity – or maybe an opportunity for adventure!

When you face these changes, they are not always your own doing, but they are always about you and your life. A few things to think about:

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     Be brave. Whether this is something you have decided upon, or circumstances have forced you to it, face it with courage.

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     Be strong. You know that this must happen, and you know that you are a competent and capable person. You can do this!

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     Remember your support people. Being strong does not mean you won’t need help. Think about the ones who love you and support you, and if you need them, call on them. They are ready and willing to help in any way they can.

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        Breathe. Sometimes all you need to clear your head and help you think clearly is to take a deep breath. Just breathe. And then breathe again.

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        Share the experience. Share your feelings and how you are seeing what is happening. Talk about your fears and your what-ifs and get it all out there. Share your excitement and the cool new things you’re discovering, whether about the situation or about yourself. And encourage others to share with you. If you don’t have anyone you trust to share with, I urge you to write it down. Journal your thoughts each day, make lists, write down random snippets on napkins at truck stops.  Just the process of going over it with fresh eyes can help organize your thoughts into something meaningful to you.

And remember this: things won’t always go the way you think or hope they will. But it’s your choice how you react. You can get depressed and feel defeated and moan and cry, or you smoothly change course, with hope in your heart for a bright future. C’mon, Pollyanna, you can do it!

Mom-ism:

God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Remember that in all things you can turn to God. He loves you and is always there for you, and if you trust in Him, you can be assured that He cares for you.

And I too am always there for you; praying over your life, thinking of you with love.

And here’s a little song to go with that.