Romancing the Revolution / Leah
Feor
http://www.simplysustainableblog.com/
It’s easier to assume a status quo style of life if you’ve
never been exposed to the alternative or faced with the
opportunity to go in a different direction.
For me, doing things differently has pretty much been
second nature. It’s a blessing and a curse to take the
road less traveled – near every single time. Yet, when
I’m at the crossroads, the paved way doesn’t quite
convince me.
My leap of faith therefore leads me off the beaten
track, with each new adventure an experience to be
had. Over the years this has taught me lessons, brought
me joy, anxiety, fear, love, hate, relief, amongst other
sentiments. Although, above all, it kept me believing –
in me.
Once I hit my twenties, life was starting to bloom. A lot
of growth was happening; I was being exposed to new
ways of thinking, living, and feeling. Legally, I was an
adult (technically, I still am). I found the title to be
cumbersome – filled with many stern responsibilities,
and great expectations.
It was time for me to take the wheel of my own life,
make my own decisions, and navigate through the
unchartered waters ahead. I sought direction from
many sources, got lost more than once, but at the end
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