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Nomadic Life Scribbles's avatar

I rubbed that penny many times too (a phrase I just learned from you and I love it) before finally walking away from a high-paying but high-stress job in 2016. Yes, I had to cobble together some part-time contracts and learn to live on less, but what I’ve gotten back in return has been worth it. Sometimes jumping without a net (or a cape) is worth the risk, just to challenge our aging selves to realize we can start over, we can change paths, and we’ll be just fine.

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Wendy DeGroat's avatar

Annie - you are one of my inspirations for recognizing what you can gain from taking such leaps rather than getting caught up only in what you might lose. I also appreciate your point about reminding our aging selves that we can change. It's humbling to remember that what I might enjoy the most or what might be most fulfilling for me in my next phase might be something I don't even know I can do yet or might be something I'm not even aware of.

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Maj-Britt Johnson's avatar

This resonates with me, been there, and you say it so beautifully. Of course you do, you're a poet.

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Wendy DeGroat's avatar

Thank you, Maj-Britt. I'm glad it resonated with you and would like to hear more sometime about the experiences that sparked those resonances. Hope you're doing well.

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Gloria DeGroat's avatar

Wendy, put that cape on and reach for the stars!! You have so much talent and opportunity in your future. Yes, things can change and cause slowdown for a while but never stop exploring this wonderful world and the possibilities. Keep reaching and growing your dreams! Your caring heart makes you very special!

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Wendy DeGroat's avatar

Thanks for your encouraging words, Mom! The caring way to engage with the world has taught me a lot.

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