I have spent the past several days thinking about permission and restriction and lifestyle choices. I have had several great conversations with Jarrett, other family members and friends and colleagues. The thing that keeps circling in my head is the fact that the box we have placed ourself in is man made. It’s crafted by our own selves and the people around us, often with the best of intentions to keep us safe, but what it really does is keep us restricted.
I have the great fortune of being raised by two parents who loved me and wanted me to pursue whatever I wanted in life. No one tried to place me in a box while I was growing up. But let me tell you something, I was and am very different than my family. My family all have backgrounds in cattle and horses. They spend their days very differently than I do. I haven’t ridden a horse since I was 5 years old and I didn’t want any part of it then. The beauty of this is that they never forced this life on me. I have a great deal of admiration for what they do and they never forced me to follow that path. The path I’m on lead a very feminine, high heel and big earring wearing girl into a world where very few people look like me. Friends, just because no one in a space looks like you, doesn’t mean you don’t belong there. Maybe you are called to that space to show others they can join you.
Unknowingly, I think we have such a tendency to follow whatever path we think we are supposed to follow. We often don’t give too much thought to what we pursue in life, we just walk the path and follow the familiar. Sometimes that is the exact right thing for us, and sometimes it’s not. What I want you to see sweet friends is that it’s all okay either way. There is nothing less admirable about following a family legacy than blazing your own trail, as long as those things you are pursuing fill your heart with joy.
More than anything else, I want you to live. Truly live and lean into your passions in life. They don’t always have to be related to your career, sometimes it’s your side gig that brings you joy. Whatever it is in life that you love, pursue it with all your heart. Never be afraid to pivot into something else either. You can change course at any point and it doesn’t make you a failure, I admire those that make a different choice down the line. Live your life today for what it needs to be right now and don’t be afraid to change course at any point. Much love and unrestricted living sweet friends.
