After a mad morning of cleaning and decluttering to prepare for Christmas, I was about to sit down with a cup of peppermint tea when I spotted a baby grasshopper on my window sill. He was bright and beautiful and a google search reminded he is a symbol of good luck. The grasshopper is also a sign you need to take a leap of faith, especially when you feel stuck and hampered by obstacles. Such a timely message for me and many of us I suspect after a challenging COVID year.

After 20+ years working in corporate my role has been made redundant and it is time for a change. It is time for me to work on my passion projects and hopefully make a little contribution to the world with a sense of freedom, and self expression. Being able to express myself is so appealing. It is time to be me, to reconnect fully with my soul and creativity. I have not looked for any new roles as tempting as that may be. I need to be brave, take out a blank page and create my future. I will miss the regular monthly payments, the security and connection with others. I will not miss corporate planning, rushing to and from the airport (pre-covid), back to back meetings and working with those who are so busy telling; they have forgotten how to listen. I certainly won’t miss the politics.

Overall as I reflect on my journey I am super grateful for all the wonderful opportunities I’ve had in business over the last twenty plus years. I travelled extensively and met some amazing and inspiring people. To all of you who supported me, challenged me and took a chance on me, you will always have a special place in my heart.

It really has been an adventure but now my soul is calling me in a different direction...at least for now. I am a little anxious but mainly excited to step out into the unknown and take a leap of faith with my bright green grasshopper.

Reflection point...

Are you ready to take a leap of faith? If you took away the fear what would you do differently in your life right now? Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath, make the leap and see what happens!