A Touch of Madness?

Sometimes it requires a touch of madness to take the next step. If you really believe in something or want something to occur in your life, I am a firm believer that you must take steps toward that goal in order to make it happen; no sittin around. I suppose that is what my touch of madness is these days. After some contemplating, reflection, and a ton of conversations with the big man upstairs, I decided to take one of those steps. I can’t explain how this is going to all turn out but I am having faith in good things. I decided to quit my job and do a little traveling this summer and then put my heart into this passion of blogging, cultural exploration, travel, food experiences and filming. Don’t ask me any questions because I know no answers. All I know is it feels like the path that I am called to be on. Come on people! You really can’t be that surprised. It’s Becky Bowler we are talkin about!
After making that decision, I went in to my boss’ office on Monday and gave my two weeks notice BUT something happened that I didn’t expect. She actually asked if I would just take a temporary leave of absence for this summer and then when I return I am welcome to take my job back part-time or full-time if I so desire. What! That’s a comforting thought and possibility for some income while I’m pursuing a dream. Sort of reminds me of when I had to quit my job 4 years ago in Seattle and had no idea what I was going to do but they offered that I work from home for a couple months. 2 years later as I was STILL working from home with that same “temporary” job, I had gone back to school and set myself up for a new incredible career and new passion. I love knowing that things happen for a reason and we are all in the space we need to be at any given time.
Now that the whole day job thing has worked itself into something unexpected, there are still some uncertainties such as where in the world and exactly when I (and hopefully Sari) will be going for a couple weeks of travel before I head back to Montana for a couple weeks; where I will be living, as I may need to move out without any income; and what will come of our TV show project. All I know is that I am taking the steps, moving forward, scared as hell, but extremely excited to be following along. Opportunity awaits, the doors just need to be tapped on and opened. It isn’t always comfortable, but what is when it isn’t in your control and nothing really EVER is in your control. I like what Ran Zilca, writing for Psychology Today, says about comfort:

"We live in a society where comfort has become a value and a life goal. But comfort reduces our motivation for introducing important transformations in our lives. Sadly, being comfortable often prohibits us from chasing our dreams. Many of us are like lions in the zoo: well-fed but sit around passively stuck in a reactive rut. Comfort equals boring shortsightedness, and a belief that things cannot change. Your comfort zone is your home base, a safe place not to stay in, but to return to, after each exhausting and exhilarating expedition through the wilderness of life. Take a look at your life today, if you are enjoying a shelter of comfort, break through it and go outside where life awaits."

So....here goes! Comfort zone MIA.

If you could do anything in your life right now, what would it be? Envision it, grab it by the horns, ask for some guidance and take the first step! Fear is a good thing ;)