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When you think of the word “journey”, what comes to your mind? Is it that backpacking trip through Europe you’ve yearned for? Is it relocating yourself or your family in order to live your best quality of life? Is it something that feels abstract, distant, and only worthy of dreaming? I hate to say it, but you’re slightly wrong to put the word “journey” in a box. Merriam-Webster states that a journey is “something suggesting travel or passage from one place to another,” with an example noting “a journey from youth to maturity.” So a journey, does not only dictate a physical place, however it can also represent an abstract idea or notion or plan.

Too often people dim their shine by frowning upon the idea that they haven’t experienced or “journeyed” enough in life.

But open your eyes: Life is a journey!

With all it’s wondrous flips, turns, and dead ends it’s the best rollercoaster you’ve ever been on. Stop selling yourself short, you’ve been journeying this entire time.

Yes, yes I understand that you want to see the world and all of it’s the seven wonders but be patient my child.

What journey are you on right now? Are you finishing that painstaking degree that feels to never end? Are you carrying, creating and loving a child internally? Did you just put more energy into that special hobby of yours to maybe turn it into a side gig? Did you start writing again, perhaps you’ll produce a manuscript! Are you a newlywed couple trying to figure out how the adult world works with joint bills, accounts, and maybe a rescue dog?

It sounds silly, I get it but the point is you have been on a journey this entire time and you are always a step away from beginning new ones. They may not be the journeys that your soul is aching for but they are stepping stones to get to where you want to be. Treat each journey like a mini achievement or a proper push in your sail.

My journey is this blog. My journey is having the courage to spill my thoughts and send out my vibes.

What’s your journey?