Embracing Change

October is a beautiful month to embrace the change we want in our lives. In Ottawa, the weather is changing to a crisp autumn coolness, and the leaves are changing from summer greens to vibrant reds, oranges & yellows. For fellow Canadians, Thanksgiving is also nearly upon us, which is a great holiday to spend with those we love & reflect on what we are most grateful for. While this holiday only happens once a year, it is important to recognize the notion of gratitude on a daily basis as we are blessed with such beautiful moments in our every day lives. Quite simply, beauty is everywhere if we open our hearts to it.

This summer I was very fortunate to be able to take time for myself to really reflect on the big picture of life. What did I want from life ? How was I going to pursue it ? Where was I going to pursue it ? Where did I want to focus my energies? And so forth... The questions were endless, and I didnt have any concrete answers nor did I have any focus or direction.

Looking within oneself is not easy... It means asking yourself those tough questions & searching deep down for the answers. It's uncovering one's true path & in the process letting go of all the negative energy holding you back. For me this primarily involved re-scripting certain notions and thought paths I had preconceived about my life in order to accept change & new ideas. While I am not saying I have all the answers now, I do feel confident in my decisions, prepared to tackle my ambitions, and ready to overcome any obstacles in my way.

"Our only limitations are ones we set in our own minds"

Yes, the unknown can be scary - but how boring would life be if everything and everyone stayed the same. We are continually learning valuable life lessons from our experiences, our relationships, and our mistakes. And, to be able to recognize those lessons is so important to our personal and professional evolution. Where would our society be without that learning curve, without evolution and without mistakes?

With an open mind and spirit, change can be such a beautiful experience that leads to new exciting opportunities that one never even imagined.

xox <3 xox