I parallel parked a bus. I can do this too.

I have enough “begin agains” under my belt to walk me through this too.

Some of my new beginnings were initiated by me, but most were thrust upon me...just like this one.

Now that the dust has settled a bit I can tell you about it.

I recently ended a 9 year relationship, packed up my belongings from the 4 bedroom house we shared and moved in with my daughter’s family. In fact, I’m writing this from a quiet corner I’ve organized for myself in the bedroom I share with my 4 year old granddaughter who sings lullaby songs to me every night before we fall off to sleep.

I’m not sharing this to pull at your heart strings. It’s something how my fears of the unknowns of tomorrow fuel my drive to push forward. To value the time ahead of me and not spend my precious energy crying over what was.

I know right now how crippling the thought of starting over can be. More than that I know the monstrous knot of regret that grows when you don’t even make the effort.

At nearly 62 years old, it’s not too late. In fact we’re free of many of the burdens we carried when we were younger.

This reminds me of taking the road test for my CDL when the instructors responsible for preparing me for success had suddenly turned against me and were rooting for my failure. I whispered a prayer, gripped that wheel, and parallel parked that bus perfectly. Not one cone touched.

I’m not built like that. And neither are you.

I have one thing I’m offering right now to the woman who’s ready to stop circling and start moving forward. A Courage Clarity Call. One hour. Just us. $97. If that’s you, book it here:

https://calendly.com/thejoiofcourage/courage-activation-session-60-minute-private-call

You can begin again. Without apology.

— Joi