When a
dream is fulfilled, it shouldn’t become a straitjacket, constricting a person’s
evolution and progress. Instead, it should be a stepping-stone to the next
thing…” ― Jai Pausch, Dream New Dreams: Reimagining My Life After Loss
He who is
not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. - Muhammad
Ali
What do you do when you accomplish
all of your dreams in Texas? You move to
Virginia! Today, I am officially
announcing that it is 3pm in Austin, Texas and I am starting my twenty-three
(23) hour drive to Arlington, Virginia/Washington, DC. There will be a few stops along the way and I
will officially arrive Thursday afternoon.
I did not make this decision lightly.
I pondered and prayed for over a year and sought wise council. After making the decision, everything has
literally fallen in to place.
Everyone who knows me has not been
surprised by this decision. Going to Washington,
DC opens up many new opportunities and provides great growth potential. I will forever be grateful for the
opportunities I have had in Texas because they have definitely been the
stepping-stones that Jai Pausch was referring to in his quote above.
Ten (10) years ago when I moved
back to Texas, this would never have crossed my mind as a possibility. Actually, this would not have been an option
in February 2015, but various things have happened that have helped me grow and
develop even stronger as an individual to take this courageous risk for the
next step in my life.
In the coming weeks, I will talk
about the events, people, etc. that helped challenge me and make this
decision. I have learned that the
trials, tribulations, struggles and events that I have gone through have
prepared me for this step and to help influence others.
I am truly excited about this new
adventure. I hope you continue to read
the blog as I will keep everyone updated about what I learn along the way.
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