I’m a huge reader. I have been all my life, which has caused me a little trouble in the past. I was home schooled for many years, and when Mum wasn’t checking up on me, I’d pull out my latest novel and be whisked away to another world. Unfortunately, I didn’t get too much school work done…
One of my favourite series growing up, was the Anne of Green Gables stories. She reminded me a little of myself, too romantic, with an idealistic view of the world and a love of stories. Anne had a particular musing though, that has really resonated with me through the years, especially now when I find myself between a rock and a hard place and I don’t really know where I’m going. She used to talk about bends in the road, where there are changes in life and you can’t really see what’s up ahead. She found them exciting and intriguing, and she loved the mystery that life brings. I, on the other hand, find the concept terrifying. I love the idea, but in practice, I’d like to know what’s happening, what the 5 year plan is, what the 10 year plan is, and have my future strongly in hand. It never works! No surprises there!
I’m facing my next bend in the road now, but this time I’m trying to take a hands off approach. I’m just starting to see glimpses of what’s around the corner, but I really have no idea. I’m still impatient, but for the first time in my life, I think I’m okay with not knowing. I’ll get there soon enough.
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