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Prelude 02

1/17/2012

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With every adventure, there are generally unknowns.  I walk into the unknown with faith.  After several months of planning (organizing my life and professional endeavors to enable a year-long test drive on a possible lifestyle), my best laid plans have...fallen through.   The journey never ends because life is of itself a journey.  The mystery is enjoyed when we trust that we are right where we are supposed to be every step of the way (it sounds like a worn cliché yet it holds an eternal truth).  Don't get me wrong, I was angry at first.  I wanted to lash out at the people and issues that stood in my way.  Fortunately, years of self-exploration and introspection have taught me that perhaps there was a reason for this seeming delay.  Writing tonight, I'm not sure what it is and I accept that it will unfold.  As written in my mission (Prelude 01) I opt to accept the unacceptable.  I'm tempted by fears such as: how will I get the house leased?, what will I do with my cats?, who can I trust to care for my home and "things"?.  What I know in life is that what we set our mind to becomes our reality.  Thirteen years ago, I walked away from a 5-year history and certain partnership at a large and successful Sacramento architecture firm because I knew I wanted more time to create a balanced life.  I had literally 6 months worth of mortgage payments in my savings account and no clients on the horizon.  Within 3 months, I had time, more income than I had left, and what felt like freedom.  A quote from a book called "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" says:"...vividly imagine all that you desire from this worldly existence in a state of total expectancy..."  The dictionary defines expectancy as: the quality or state of expecting; anticipatory belief or desire.  So, I imagine myself driving from this gorgeous resort of a property and into the unknown of a long-term travel journey with every detail in order, my finances settled, several writing assignments, and a few mountain bike races on the calendar!  Telling you the truth, I also imagine writing an engaging non-fiction travel narrative that makes you think about your impact on other people and our planet, that encourages you to be the fullest expression of yourself, and perhaps offers you courage to leap out into the unknown and soar!
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Stefanie Chang
1/17/2012 10:56:17 pm

So you are still going, just delayed, right? Good luck leasing or finding a caretaker. Keep us posted!
:)stefanie

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Carin link
1/18/2012 11:50:35 am

ABSOLUTELY!!!
My focus is directred upon finding the right tenant for this great home.
Thanks for your support and encouragement

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