Why Living Merrily

I’ve spent 8+ years on a path of self discovery. At the root of it was this feeling like I wasn't where I should be. This inner knowing that I wanted so much for myself, but I couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was that would get me there. Or what “it” even was!!! None of the paths laid out for me felt right. I was constantly searching for an answer, and I thought it would come from outside of me- from someone else. What I desired most was to find my purpose, and to live a life that felt authentically me. I wanted it to be filled not only with purpose, but with joy. I spent years in a multitude of industries and settings trying to figure out where I could find the perfect blend of purpose and joy. From working for small business owners, to working at startups, to working in corporate, to working in the non profit sector, to building my own small business. The single thread that weaved through all of those experiences was my love for listening to people, and helping them to solve a problem- and finding the most efficient and effective path from point A to point B. About a year ago, I had this nudge again. A nudge that I needed to keep exploring my purpose. I wasn't done. So I started a blog, to process my journey and share all that I was learning, in the hopes that it may help others on their journey. Here I am a year to the date my blog launched, and I realized it was all right in front of me the whole time. I was sharing my stories and my path, in the hopes that it would resonate with a journey you might be on. Now it’s time to focus solely on you. I'm here to help you find your purpose, your joy, your most authentic self. In searching for it myself, I've found all sorts of tools and tips that have led me to where I am, and I want to share them with you. Sometimes we have to teach people the things we were always seeking. Every one of us came here with our own unique journey, our own stories, our own purpose. But sometimes we're so deep in the day to day, or we're overwhelmed, or maybe we're just complacent. We know we're not where we want to be, but it feels too overwhelming and we don't know where to start. We start to listen to narratives like: "well life isn't always easy" or "everyone hates their job" or "but I need the money” or “life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies.” I believe that all of these narratives can be true- sometimes. But I don't believe it needs to define our life story. I know you came here to live a beautiful life, and that you have so much to offer yourself, and in turn, everyone around you. Because the truth is- when you take care of you, you service everyone around you without even trying. So let's not waste another minute.