The Adventure Begins....
It all started with a toxic work client of mine deciding last December without warning or explanation to sever a fulltime relationship into a part time. It was a reminder and a wakeup call all at the same time…..
why you should never have all of your income eggs in one basket
why I do not have personal relationships with clients, EVER
I was feeling I was in a rut
and it was time to make some decisions…or at least change the perspective
Every 5-7 years I makeover myself, and what I choose to do for a living…this seems to be the hallway year for that, add in that I entered my 60’s and a Saturn Return…and when an opportunity arose to accept a year long contract to manage a small RV Park on the Rogue River 8.5 miles upstream from Gold Beach….. I said HELL YES, signed on the dotted line and plotted my course from Texas to Oregon.
Change is a constant, and for those of us in our 60’s, it can be a powerful catalyst for growth and self-discovery. An opportunity arises—a chance to move to a place you've never been for a whole year. It's a daunting prospect, but also an exhilarating one.
I am choosing to make this a sort of one-year sabbatical to a place unknown. This weekly posting will be a sharing of that story of taking that leap, of using this significant life shift as a springboard to shake off the old and welcome the new. It's about forming new habits, gaining fresh perspectives, and pondering deeply on what the next chapters of life might hold.
The move is not just a change of scenery; I am opening the door for it to be a transformative experience that challenges the very core of my being. It's about learning to adapt, to find comfort in the unfamiliar, and to build a new community from scratch. It's a test of resilience and an exploration of flexibility.
For those who have spent their lives constantly on the move, settling down—even temporarily—can seem like a foreign concept. It's also an opportunity to reflect on the journey thus far, to take stock of the lessons learned and the wisdom gained. It's a time to ask oneself, "What do I truly want from life?" and "How can I make the most of this new adventure?"
This isn't just a move; it's a strategic life renaissance. I am shaking off the dust from a well-trodden path started in 2018 and carving out new trails. This contract allows me to keep my loved clients-AND learn a new skill set-that of managing an RV Park.
This year I am looking at being an explorer, but instead of discovering new lands, I am going to be off discovering new coffee shops, new yarn shops for my dive back into the crocheting world, photographing new landscapes and meeting new people.
Forming new habits? You bet. I am already introducing myself to the locals, becoming a connoisseur of these regional weather patterns, and who knows what else will happen. Because why not? Birds migrate, and so can we. It's a thematic synergy.
Seeing life from a new perspective is the name of the game. Learning the local lingo, immersing myself in the culture. Who knows maybe I'll become a local legend, the mysterious stranger who came into town one day and changed everything with tales of adventure and a killer recipe for breakfast tacos?
And what about after this year? The world is my oyster, and I am armed with my string of wisdom pearls gained through experience. I know I can complete my book. Create another one. Become a social media influencer for being elderly in a hippie way? I feel like the possibilities are endless.
This weeks posting is not just a tribute to all those who find themselves at a crossroads at 60+, It's a celebration of the courage it takes to step out of one's comfort zone and the endless possibilities that await when you do. It's a reminder that life, at any age, is an adventure worth taking.
So, here's to the new horizons, to the habits yet to be formed, and to the life that beckons with open arms. May this journey from nomad to a one year temporary home be filled with discovery, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. After all, it's not just about where you go—it's about who you become along the way.
Blessings from the Coast of Oregon
Miriam