A New Chapter Begins…Almost
It’s March. I don’t know how it’s happened. But somehow, I blinked and February disappeared. And now it’s March. And, tomorrow, we find out where we are going for Ankur’s 3rd year rotations.
It’s all happening so quickly.
When we said goodbye to California those many months ago, people told me that it’d be quick. But I didn’t really know.
How have I aged two years?
I feel the same.
Yet, somehow, so much has happened.
Donald Trump became our president.
I took a break from the classroom.
We’re coming up on our 2-year wedding anniversary.
I lived in the Bible Belt and not only survived it, but enjoyed it.
I started meditating. And journaling. And writing more.
I did a final round of ALL the diets and then finally decided to call it quits altogether.
But, in living here, I recognized that being healthy is a privilege. And that if you have the resources to eat well and exercise and take care of yourself, then you have a responsibility to do so.
I learned that it’s OK to take up space in the world. And that I am so grateful for my body that works and carries me through.
I took this blog from the silly, whimsical day-to-day postings and weekly confessions to something so much more. Something that has been the catch-all to my aha! moments, those moments of clarity, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
I’ve become more confident in who I am as a person and realized my value isn’t dependent on a number. Not the weight on a scale. Not a salary I’m making. And not the number of years I’ve spent in a classroom.
But I am VALUABLE and worthy and deserving of all the love in the world. And the first person that love should come from is ME.
I’ve already referenced The Office once on my Facebook page, but let’s go ahead and do it again. (Because, yes, watching The Office in its entirety happened over the past two years as well).
In the final episode of The Office, Andy says,
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”
That is why I am here. And why I show up to my computer each day and write. That is why I continue to sit down and express my gratitude daily – about the big things and the little.
Because I don’t want to reach a point – five years into the future – and look back at our time here and think, “Man. Those were the days. I should have paid more attention. I should have soaked up every minute of it.”
I’m here now. And the ‘good ol’ days’ are every day I get to wake up, take a deep breath, and be here. On this earth. Loving and connecting with the people around me.
This chapter may be closing soon, but the story continues.
And, just like a book, each and every single page is important.
Question of the Day:
- Are you living your ‘good ol’ days?’
- What chapter – in your own life – do you wish you could re-live?
Love this! And I hope that wherever you go next will be enjoyable and full of great adventures. I try and enjoy the moments I’m in. I’m not at that part in my life that so many others are – marriage, kids, etc. but that’s okay because I like being able to still do my own thing and explore who I am.
-Lauren
I think about that all the time and try to really savor this time when my babies are small, I know I will look back at them as the best times.
Such a good reflection and a good way to view where you are now and what you might be leaving behind. It makes me think of that Macklemore song that’s on the radio now too. Definitely a good reminder to live in the moment. <3
Divi: I love it!!! This post s basically the essence of the book we talked about I want you to author!!!!
I love this! Your post has such a positive charge. I am in the working stages – on myself, my blog, my health. It’s great to see your work through this journey.
This is so beautiful! Loving yourself first can be hard. It is so necessary though!
I LOVE that Andy quote! This is a great! I really enjoyed reading a bunch of these links!
You are too special to confine your love and wisdom to just a few places. The world needs you to travel far and wide sprinkling fairies dust over us all.
I hope your next chapter is full of many more incredible adventures!
Time does go by go fast, doesn’t it! Good luck with your next chapter. Love the quotes from The Office!
I loved reading this post. It’s so fun to read about your a-ha moments and moments of clarity as you continue on this journey; I feel I can always relate and learn something.
And I love that quote from Andy, too. “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” It’s so true.
It’s always interesting to reflect on the past when preparing to make a big change in your life. I have enjoyed watching you and your blog evolve over the last few years. I know wherever you land next will bring a great new adventure for you!
Yayayay I’m so excited for you guys! I know the past two years have been. . . interesting. But I’m so glad you were able to shift your perspective, learn and grow. (And I’m glad that we met!)
Oh man, Divya—it is always so refreshing to be here. You know that?? Because this line, from one of my favorite shows (and one I’m now contemplating watching from the beginning myself):
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”
I feel like this too sometimes. So much has changed. How do I slow down the hands of time to appreciate this journey instead of wanting to accelerate from one milestone to the next? I don’t always see my life in numbers, but I do look at it through a weird lens of wanting to move from one phase to another.
Why is your post making me all philosophical?! Lol, anyway … I’m always excited to see what you are up to, and can’t wait to see what lies ahead. You do well with change, and as scary as it is, it suits you because you OWN it <3 much love to you.