It was a beautiful May morning. The flowers in my garden were beginning to bloom, the leaves were offering shade, and the sun warmed the air. Kevin and I sat together, filled with hope and excitement. We had just sold our home—with absolutely no idea where we were going next. Some might call that bold; others might call it a midlife crisis. Either way, we were rolling with it!
But deep down, we knew this was our time to decide how we truly wanted to live.
For years, Kevin had worked all over the world, sometimes away for months or even years at a time, with only quick visits home. The strain on our relationship was undeniable. Kevin was lonely and missing out on the best years with our son! He was missing friends, family, and the everyday interactions he would have if he were home. He missed routine, feeling love, and being loved…as did we! Kevin was gone so often that when he walked through the door, the dog barked at him like a stranger.
Meanwhile, I was at home raising our son, Jason, managing an executive career, overseeing our home and pool, handling Jason’s university prep, sports, and community commitments—the list was endless. Honestly, I’m still waiting for my cape and superhero badge! It was overwhelming, and at times, lonely. Many of you can probably relate to carrying the weight of everything when your partner isn’t there—whether due to work, divorce, loss, or other circumstances.
Then, Kevin was offered a 10-year contract. It was our chance to finally reunite and start fresh. Without hesitation, we took the leap! I worked remotely for my organization for six months before making a life-altering decision: to become self-employed. I was ready to explore my passion and bring my 30+ years of leadership experience to empower others in life and business. It was exhilarating!
But life had another twist in store. The pandemic hit, and Kevin’s contract ended after just one year. Suddenly, we were at a crossroads. What now? Where would we go? His entire industry had come to a standstill.
This was our defining moment. We had to sit down and intentionally design our life on purpose.
And that was when we had a profound realization: We had spent so many years letting circumstances dictate our life instead of taking charge of it. Have you ever felt like life was just happening to you, rather than you creating it?
We dove deep, studying our love languages to strengthen our relationship. We had raw and honest conversations about what truly mattered to us:
- Ease and simplicity
- Nature—we love hiking, kayaking, and paddle-boarding
- Proximity to family and friends
- Creating fun and adventure
- Traveling and exploring the world
- Financial ease and security
- Most importantly, being present with each other
So, we redefined our path. Today, we are thriving, working, and exploring the world—on our terms. We are intentionally shaping our destiny in a way that aligns with our values. And through it all, our love and respect for each other have grown tremendously.
We are living on the road, moving from city to city, where the opportunities lie for Kevin. We are unencumbered from the ‘things’ we often felt we needed in our life that would give us a feeling of being settled. Instead, we look at each opportunity as a new experience to explore a new community. In doing so, the most magical places and people have shown up for us! We truly feel so blessed and FREE!
But here’s the truth: This level of freedom and joy didn’t happen by accident. It happened because we made a choice—a choice to design a life that worked for us instead of conforming to what we thought we should do.
So, let me ask you—are you designing your life with intention? Or are you waiting for a fairy godmother to show up with a permission slip?
If you’re ready to take control of your future, break free from limitations, and truly design a life you love, Thinking Into Results is the transformational program that will guide you there. This is the proven system that helped me shift my mindset, take bold action, and create a life of freedom and fulfillment. Are you ready to make the shift? Let’s talk—drop me a message or comment below!
Now, I want to hear from you! Have you ever sat down and intentionally designed your life? What were the biggest shifts you made? If not, what’s holding you back? Let’s start a conversation—drop your thoughts in the comments!
In Love and Light
Sally
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