This was asked as the photographer was telling the story of how she had woken up one day and realized that she wasn't happy and only she could do something about that. And then she did something that took serious, serious, balls. She acted on it. She didn't just put it off, she didn't just make excuses, she got up and did something about it. For her, she realized she needed to start completely over and move, change everything. big move. Now that was what she felt she needed to do and she clearly stated that to each their own on this but she sold nearly everything she had and moved to a new city. A year later she was happier than she had ever been.
How many of these realizations are never acted upon due to fear? True, scary, uncomfortable fear.
For me, today, I am 22 days from my big move to Austin. It's scary as hell but so so exciting. I kind of went through a similar experience that she had and realized things had to change, and I was the one that had to change them. Yeah, I could blame the whole 'i'm too sick' thing, and that is a really good excuse that I could ride for quite a while, but it's time to move on, sick and all. Am I well enough for this move? Not really, but it will be okay. Sometimes the juice is worth the squeeze. Do I have enough money for this move? Just. Barely. But it will be okay. Sometimes the price is worth the prize. I have enough weddings lined up to pay my rent and eat through May and for that I'm thankful. Will I ever regret this? Not a chance. I could end up hating the city (though highly unlikely), but this huge risk I'm taking will be one of the best things I'll ever do.
This photographer ended her lecture with a huge question.
If you are not doing what you love, why not?
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