Writings to Our Mother III | Page 18

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 18