Hey Ya’ll. Once again, the weather today was fantastic. It seems that Mother Nature has decided to stall on False Fall and possible circle back to Beach time. I hope tomorrow is as beautiful as today. I have a lot to do and want to get it all done before I start my own chaotic work/travel/holiday Season. Sadly, the beach isn’t in my plan for the next several weeks. A friend recently commented to me that I have always been a “Planner” in everything we do. Fact is, YES, I was. But I’m a recovering overthinker/over planner and don’t put as much time and energy into planning as I once did. There was a time I felt the need to control a trip to the extent that I had every single minute planned out in great detail. Truthfully, I’m probably a closeted Travel Guide…. Something to consider… For now, I do make myself aware of what’s happening when I travel, and I’ve been known to draft a one-to-two-page list of possible things to do. But I generally, NOW, just go with the flow.

The painful effects of a strong need to control self and surroundings and the awareness that some things simply work themselves out on their own over time are lessons and wisdom that come with age and a bit of maturity. At least that’s what I’m telling myself. So, Plans be damned and full speed ahead.

As far as that chaotic Season I’m, fast approaching, my life is about to get extremely busy Ya’ll. Looking ahead, I have no less than three 2-to-5-night work trips, two overnight personal trips, and a host of other commitments that have me traveling around 100 miles away from home on any given day to get things done. All this from now until January 1st. Whew, I’m exhausted already…. BUT….. I fell blessed to have the ability to do all these things.

Here is a little secret about my mindset and what I once would have thought versus now. I started reframing my attitude and mindset, a few years back, to add a positive perspective to situations that may have brought me stress and anxiety. My new mindful process goes like this….. I no longer HAVE to do anything. I’m happy the I GET to work and GET to experience travel with family, friends and co-workers. I GET to see new and exciting places. I GET to live this life, a life some may dream of. And I GET to see this portion of my life through rose colored lenses.

So, here I go. I’m off to conquer the world, or maybe just a tiny corner of it. Hopefully, I will have a positive attitude and feel a bit of excitement for what tomorrow may bring. Come along for the ride, if you would. See you soon.