Unpacking special memories
When we talk about moving we often think of the costs, time, energy and effort it takes to pack up all your stuff and do your best to prepare it to be moved safely to it’s next destination. What do you toss, keep and donate? It’s the groundhog day of moving I tell ya.
The one shining light in a move is to find these hidden gems which you’ve had tucked away in boxes or bins while you’ve been out livin’ life and exploring new places.
As I unpacked a few boxes which I haven’t seen a few years, I found this lovely card that my Uncle Matthew gave me - A lifetime offer of a free dinner with Uncle M. I forgot that I had kept this and it warmed my heart and made me smile as I unpacked all my belongings. As it sits nestled up with some other cards from my past, it made me think of the importance of these special memories that sit tightly packed in our souls as we move about.
Deciding to move to Canmore came gradually. I hadn’t ever thought about leaving Quebec before covid. I had it in my head for so long that I would have this codependency on living in the NCR region as this is where the bulk of my work is. The past few years has shed light on many of our lives and I hope, has asked us all the important questions that we want out of life.
In some ways I live a more unconventional life. Single, no kids and a bit of what I tend to call myself an organized wanderer. I’m not a minimalist and I’m not someone that could see themselves living in a van (kudos to those that do!), but I do enjoy the fact I can move about and I’ve freed myself from being dependant on people, cities and comfort.
Consulting has afforded me this ability to have choice over my career in a different way than when I was a full-time employee. Although there’s no pension, I’m less stuck than I felt in previous jobs and I feel that I have more control over my career choices. I know this may be an illusion, but even if it is, I know this is the right career path for me at this time.
To whomever may be reading this, I hope that you know and understand that some of your most difficult moments in life can present you amazing opportunities. Grief, settling with your emotions and then taking bold action by asking yourself if this can be turned into a blessing and opportunity. In almost all cases of my life I can assure you that this is the case.
Landing in a new town that I had only been once in my life can be challenging and scary, but I know in due time I will have a lovely network of friends and acquaintance’s, settle into my favourite restaurants, and be trailing behind folks trailing running, skiing and hiking up the mountain.
This would not have been possible without the speedbumps in my life.
Without the ability to take bold action.
The understanding to appreciate all the wonderful things in my life, but know I must let some of it go to move forward.
And last but not least, the reassurance to know I can always make future changes if what I’m doing today doesn’t make me truly happy.
For anyone that may be reading this and wondering if you can take your next big step and bold action, I say, what are you waiting for?
