I met a man the other day while working.
My favorite question to ask customers is where they are from. I proceeded to ask this man where he was visiting from and he responded with "Queens, New York."
We got to talking about life.
He told me about his family, apartment, etc. He asked me how I ended up in Florida, and where I was originally from. I told him about all the states I've lived in, and about how I love visiting new places and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles.
The conversation went on.
I told him how recently I've been having that same urge that I always get after I've lived somewhere too long; that urge to start fresh in a new place. I've always been this way. I have a very easy time adjusting, moving, and getting into a new routine.
Fear doesn't hold me back. I love a change in scenery.
After talking to this man for about 15 minutes, his response to me was simply this...
"just go."
It was in that moment that I realized...it's truly that easy. It is as simple as that.
Wanting something; and doing everything in your power to make it happen, rather than making excuses as to why it can't.
I've always been a strong believer in the quote "if you want something, you'll find a way to make it happen. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." I stand by this statement,
It's so comforting, isn't is?
Knowing that you can accomplish or obtain nearly anything you want in this life, if you truly want it?
We are given a world full of opportunities to seek, people to meet, things to learn, and places to see...and you can have any of it, if you simply have a desire to.
That six figure paying job? That house next to the ocean? That fancy car? That passport filled with stamps? You can have it all.
Let your desires start a fire in your soul.
Let them consume you.
Let these desires become your motivation.
This may sound like a very narrow-minded point of view for some, I understand that. But those are the same people who spend their entire lives in the same place they grew up, surrounded by the same people, doing the same thing everyday.
What a boring way to live, wouldn't you agree?
I'm not trying to belittle anyone for the way they choose to live their own lives.
That isn't my intention with this post.
If you are truly happy with the way your life is, that's all that matters.
My intention is this...
to reach out to those who feel as though they are 'stuck.'
The ones who constantly find themselves saying "I wish I could..." or "one day I will..."
The ones who aren't satisfied. The ones that crave more. The ones longing for a more fulfilled life.
I want you to realize this...
you can have whatever it is you are longing for. You can go anywhere you wish to go.
Don't feel stuck. Don't make excuses. And don't settle.
Work your ass off and make it happen.
It may be hard. It may take time. It may be exhausting, and at times you may find yourself questioning if it's even worth it.
My answer is yes, it is worth it.
Struggle can be difficult, and it may cause you to want to give up, but don't.
Keep hustling, because I promise you that you will look back and be so very thankful that you decided to put your fear and excuses aside and take the leap of faith into the unknown.
You can always make more money.
You can always make new friends.
You can always visit home....but you can't make up lost time.
I encourage you all to step out of your comfort zone, at least once. Sometimes all it takes is one time.
Don't wait for the right time. There is never a right time.
just go.
You never know what opportunities might be waiting for you on the other side.
xoxo, Jessica
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