Psssst.
I know your perfect date. I know your perfect travel partner. I know your perfect dinner companion, movie companion, and personal shopper. The wait and the searching are over. Am I about to send you to match.somewhere? No. No I am not. Grab a mirror, because here's the thing. It's you
I grew up in a small town. I grew up with the feeling that place had a gate on it, and I couldn't wait to open it and see the world. Many of my childhood friends are the most well traveled people I know. But in the same town, I remember visiting as a young adult, and finding some friends on the same bar stool, in the same spot. When I'd say I'd moved to a faraway place, some would sigh and reply, "I wish I could go there." I would walk away perplexed. Looking at that highway that could lead anyone, anywhere, any time. And when finished exploring, it could easily lead them right back home if they chose. Life is kind of awesome that way. Stay, leave, go, return, don't. It's all a choice. The only one standing in your way is still in the mirror. Hi you.
Happy right where you are, as you are? Fantastic! This blog is for the others. This blog is for the many many people I meet that feel they have no choice. They are from towns big and small around the globe. They might be you?
I talk to clients every day who are waiting. Waiting for someone, anyone to set them free. Someone, anyone, to meet them somewhere, so they can give themselves permission to enjoy the things they love. Men and women. Married, single, divorced, or widowed. Young, elderly, and middle-aged. People waiting to meet, or at least meet up with someone, so they can get living. Women and men that can't fathom a meal alone. A movie alone. A vacation alone. A concert alone. I've met people that won't drive on the freeway alone.
People are wired for connection. Some more than others. But I also know as loneliness and depression rates rise to an all time high, there are certain things that are guaranteed to help. One is getting up and dressed and out of the house to try new things. So I am starting a movement to get moving. No pressure to work out here. Just fire up the Google and get out and about to new places and events. This is a no brainer. You know who has the same taste in cuisine as you do? YOU. Who has the same taste in movies as you? YOU. Same taste in travel destinations, music, adventure, hotels, excursions, and tours? YOU. YOU. YOU. If this evening finds you in a phase where it's dinner for one. Why not make that a nice dinner out where its lively and yummy and beautiful.
Now don't get me wrong. I've just spent a year in a new place and done just about every single thing alone. I'm pretty over myself. But I'm also picky about the people I add to my life. I know I am the one who will save me.
While out and about, I hope you find like minded people that lift you up, make you laugh, and lighten your load. Don't get me wrong, life is more fun when shared. But if you read this and think: at the moment, I am alone, but no way am I going out alone!
That is a thought. Someone likely taught you that.
Thoughts can change. I can teach you that.
Then feelings change.
Then actions change.
Don't believe me?
You only get this one life. Maybe your first trip, is a road trip with a life coach.
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