Pat reminded me this morning that on this day last year, we were snowed in a cabin in the woods, alone, fearful and trying to make the best of a really bad situation. We had no idea what the future held for us. I had no job, we had no home and had left behind some really awesome friends in Atlanta who were a huge support system for us.
A wise person once told me that our emotions respond the same whether we are experiencing the present, remembering the past or imaging the future. We had left our happy past behind us in hopes for something good in the future and we were experiencing the dark present and decided that we needed to dream and imagine what our future could be like as if it were happening right now.
Dark, cold days of last year.
We spent almost 3 months in those cabins, our belongings in storage, snowed in 3.5 weeks of it with a lot of time to just BE. We imagined various possibilities of what our lives would look like, where we would live, what we would do, how we would contribute to our community – and most of all talked about what was most important to us.
Now, just one short year later, we live in a beautiful home in the most awesome town, filled with some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet. With the help of an amazing team and the community itself, we have created a café that truly belongs to the community – a warm place where people connect, share great food and drink and express themselves artistically in many different ways. Networking happens there, love is sparked there, friendships are created and people have gathered around others to support them in their personal and family challenges. And we have the privilege of watching it all happen and hearing all about it! Wow – what a difference a year makes!
In the words of REO Speedwagon, if you’re tired of the same old story, turn some pages. – Roll with the Changes
If we can imagine better things, we can achieve better things. It takes vision, passion and patience. Figure out what you are passionate about. Script out the next phase of your life and watch it unfold!
Noticing Positive Changes,
Bernadette Peters
December 28, 2011 at 3:07 pm |
Thank YOU both for contributing to our wonderful community. We love coming in the cafe and feel warm and welcomed! We are truly grateful for your presence!
December 28, 2011 at 3:33 pm |
Thank you, Sheryl. I hope you guys had a happy holiday and have an awesome new year!