My Six Months of Love

posted 30th January 2011    Written by: Lindsey    CATEGORY: All Posts, Life Lesson, Lindsey, Season 3

I spent this evening practicing new hoop tricks on the bow of a sailboat in George Town, Bahamas. Six months ago, I lived with my parents and I was miserably freaking out about my life. What is there to say, besides the requisite, Me-oh-my, how time flies! How time (and hours of soul-searching, Joy-Planning, Gusty-Girl-workshopping, journaling, meditating, writing, etc, etc, etc) changes everything!

In six months I’ve experienced so many twists and turns and ups and downs that it’s sometimes hard to see where I even started. My roadmap is a bit schizophrenic. But when I back up, I remember, the crushingly painful feeling of being in an ultimate crisis – asking myself, “what on EARTH is happening to my LIFE?” That is how I felt when I started writing for Stratejoy. That was rock-bottom-QLC stuff right there.

But through my weekly posts here, I have been open and accountable with my dreams, my goals, my intentions, my inspirations as well as my fears and doubts. Writing each of my posts was amazing therapy in itself, because I was diving into my QLC head-on, confronting myself, and through it all, I had the amazing Stratejoy community to share and interact with.

I’m a long way from having a clue about my life. And despite all my 5 year plans and life-plotting, I’m sure I’ll still be questioning life then too. But maybe that’s it…

…The greatest lesson of all: The only thing that I know, is that I don’t know anything.

No matter how much we plan, things will go differently. No matter what expectations for the future live in our minds, remember, they are expectations and whatever comes won’t be exactly so. It’s the beauty of life, that we’re not privy to the future. The surprises, those twists and turns that brought you to this page, right now, reading these worlds, they are what make life beautiful.

I hope that every single one of you can overcome the stress of your QLC, and come out of it a better, stronger, more vibrant woman. Remember – it’s hard to face it, that you aren’t satisfied with your life – but when you do, do it with guts and celebrate the fact that you’re making change in your life. Big, amazing, awesome things are in your future. I just know it!

I have several quotes that I have been living by lately, so I’ll leave you with them:

And That’s All!

I’m so grateful to everyone here for writing, for reading, for commenting, for being here. I’m excited to hear what our Season IV bloggers have in store for us in the next six months!

My internet is sketchy for a while because the only time I get a connection is when my boat pulls into a harbor. Since I’m sailing from the Bahamas down to Mexico over the next month, harbors will be scarce. I do attempt to maintain a travel-ish blog, if you’re into that kinda thing.

Thank you for being here. So much. xoxo!

[Note from the Coach: You know what I love about your journey, Linds?  That you don't have everything (anything!) figured out quite yet- but instead of moping at home- you went out there and made one of your BIG LIFE DREAMS happen!  I mean, seriously, you wrote that you wanted to sail around the world, and then.... What?  3 months later?  You're hooping on beaches in the Bahamas.  And while some might call you crazy- I think you're absolutely stunning in your bravery.  Keep following that playful heart, my dear, and I promise life will sort itself out.

Thank you for sharing all the craziness that has been your reality with us.  I know there are tons of Tribe sisters who are not only living vicariously through your adventures, but also, and more importantly- embarking on their own adventure.  Because if you can do it, why can't we?   And that?  That is what true inspiration means.  Thank you, thank for being here with your gorgeous and wise words.  Let's play again soon, sweetness.   XOXO, Molly]

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5 Responses to “My Six Months of Love”

  • Katie [blogs] Says:
    January 30th, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Lindsey- I've been putting off reading all of the Stratejoy final posts because, honestly, I'm not ready to let you go yet! I can say that I'm so proud of you for being bold, being daring, and doing the things that make you happy. You better believe I'll be checking in on you. Send me postcards from the awesome life you live. mkay?

    Lots of luck to you, lovely girl!

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  • Alisha Says:
    February 1st, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    So lovely getting to know you. You are one of the most bright and inspirational people I've ever "met." Have a safe journey my friend, and my life continue to bless you.

  • Lindsey Says:
    February 4th, 2011 at 7:42 am

    xoxo! I'll still be here :)

  • Lindsey Says:
    February 4th, 2011 at 7:43 am

    And you Alisha! May our paths cross soon :)

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