Kathleen Norris Everything in life is constantly changing, and that is what keeps things interesting. We cannot always prepare for the changes to come, but we must be aware that it will always come. It is also important to remember the unexpected changes are what often lead us toward the next steps in life.
I believe that if something is meant to be, it will be. I mention this because it looks like I will now be flying instead of driving to my new home on the East Coast. This is a bit disappointing for two reasons. I had great plans to visit wonderful people and see some amazing sights while on this journey, and this will no longer be possible. I also planned to bring some extra comfort items to remind me of the people who are so important to me here in California. Now it looks as though I will have to reduce my life to a few suitcases...
This stirs up an emotion that I cannot fully identify yet. It is a bit of nostalgia mixed with something indescribable for the moment. It feels as though I am leaving all of the people behind that have supported me thus far, and now have to leave the items that I'd hoped would remind me of those people and the love and support they provided for me. However, there is some excitement for the unexpected blessings that will come from this change in travel plans. I can't wait to see what characters I will meet in the skies as I make my way across the United States. I also anxiously await the opportunities that will arise with the extra week or two I will have in California.
Some of other changes I have been dealing with are those in relationships. These changes have been happening throughout my life, but I guess I had not necessarily noticed before. My graduation and going away party happened over the long weekend. This was a great opportunity to introduce the amazing people from all areas of my life to each other. It was through this gathering that I recognized how much these people mean to me and what I need to do to demonstrate that to them. I need change my behavior in many of these relationships. I realized I need to do a better job of appreciating the people who I have been blessed to know. I need to let them all know how much I care about them and how much they have each impacted my life. I also need to do better than my best to keep in touch with those people. I need to not only keep them posted on my life, but also ask them about theirs. It is too easy, sometimes, to let the people you care about most to feel neglected because you know they will love you no matter what. In order to attempt to curb this behavior I would like to publicly promise that:
1. I will communicate with the important people in my life at least once a month.
2. I will set up a weekly phone date with my family to ensure that we are continuing to build our relationship.
3. I will make sure everyone who says they want to visit will be reminded of that and encouraged to follow through.
4. I will make it home to California at least twice a year while I am on the East Coast, and will do my best to see anyone who wants to meet up with me.
This will be a big challenge for me, but I hope that you will help keep me accountable for the promises I have made.
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