Oh, my goodness, the month of October was a rough one.
It started with a fantastic birthday celebration with one of my best friends in Vegas, and I seriously had the time of my life. I mean, we laughed and laughed and laughed and were full of so much joy the entire time. When we got home after the four fun-filled days, I was exhausted, which I expected after very little sleep, but guess what? I got hit with COVID, which was unexpected but maybe should have been expected after two airplane rides and being around hundreds of people.
What I did not expect was how it knocked me on my butt to the point where I had nothing but time to reflect on life, my career, my company, on literally just about everything; it was beautiful.
Then, as soon as I rebounded, I had a tough phone call with a family member, which set me back a little bit. I can say though, in all sincerity, that I am grateful for everything that happened this month. Yes, getting sick sucked, and I am fortunate to have fully recovered. I know that. Having tough conversations with family members when they punch you in the gut is horrible, yet I learned a lot about myself.
I learned (again) that I am resilient. I realized there are things I have been doing in my life and career that I do not want to be doing, so I decided to not do them anymore. And I figured out that when punched in the gut, it is the perfect opportunity to step back, look at the situation, and take inventory of who you are at your core, what you stand for, what is yours to own and let the rest go. So, I got knocked down, but I can tell you that when I stood back up, I stood strong and tall, and wow, it all feels so good.
I am an eternal optimist as I can and will find good in seemingly bad things, so if there is one message I can give you today, it is to keep your eyes open, step back, check out the whole view and see what beauty comes into sight. Seek, and you shall find.
I am now rockin' and rollin' into November and looking forward to 2023 with excitement and anticipation because as I was down and out, the path forward became crystal clear.
Have a beautiful week my friends. You'll be hearing from me again soon.
Kindly,
Karen