Whose Life are You Committed to Living?

This was a pivotal moment for me….

I grew up in the Midwest and moved to LA right out of college - I can remember this excitement that I had life all figured out. I had my dream job in the fashion industry, I was dating the guy from highschool, I thought I was going to end up with.

Shortly after being in LA - There was a whisper inside…...... I don’t think this is what I want. 

I remember feeling sick to my stomach as I knew this was true… BUT the voice inside was so loud; no, no, no - I am on the “right path” , the path I planned, the path the “good daughter” would stay on. I don’t want to let others down, I should be grateful for this opportunity, the “logical thing is to stay”!!

Any of these thoughts pop in your head before?

After sitting with this for a while… For one of the first times in my life I didn’t do what I thought I “should.” The default path that was paved for me, or what I thought others would want - I trusted myself, and asked - What do I want?

This was a pivotal moment for me. 

So after getting my “dream job,” at a top fashion company - I left. I also left the relationship after dating on and off for 10 years.

This catapulted me on a journey of self discovery and growth. 

This moment in time is actually why I started coaching - I felt called if I could help one other woman to stop living a life to please others, to stay small and safe or out of obligation - so she could feel more freedom, alignment and a life that is truly a reflection of who she is.

I look back now and think… If I wouldn’t have made these decisions years ago, I would not have the life I have today. That is wild to me!! I would be living someone else's life.. I now remind myself of this present day, when I feel parlayzed to make a decision or take the leap in something - I ask myself; What if I don’t make the change - am I ok with life staying the same for another year or decade? 

Whose life am I committed to living?