I feel like I should doing bigger things, but I’m scared
April 22, 2009
From Caitlin:
I am 26, single and completely unattached, except to my family. I have never lived outside of Texas, although I visited Thailand for a month one summer. I have a deep yearning to travel, live somewhere else, experience the world, etc. BUT- I have moved away from my family twice. Both times, I was no more than 3 hours away, but I could not stand it. I drove home every weekend. I am now even MORE attached because I have nieces and nephews whom I cannot stand to be away from. I feel like I am supposed to be doing other, bigger things, but I am scared to death of being away from my support system. I want to move to New York, California, Chicago, London, Ireland, Thailand, Mexico, etc… I just don’t know how.
I don’t know if I should do it alone, take a friend (although I can’t think of many friends I could stand to be around that much,) where to go, what to take, and everything else.
Inspirations from Binah:
Even if you are living in a new city and have yet to meet another person, you are never alone – you always have your spirit guides and Higher Self with you. That being said, you family and friends are the most important people in your life and you don’t want to lose them. With social networks, Skype, IM and SMS, staying close to your family even when you are not in the same city can be quite easy. Instead of thinking you are moving away from your support system, realize that you only are transforming how you interact with them.
As you are planning where you want to move, also plan what forms of communication you want to use. Skype allows you to chat and make phone calls – you can even get a SkypeIn number with your home area code so no matter where you are in the world, it is only a local call for your family to reach you. Creating a blog or mailing list keeps your entire network updated on where you are and what you are doing with one message. Social Networks, Instant Messaging… the list of tools goes on and on. Teach your family how to use them and then you know they are just one click, phone call or message away.
You life purpose is going to take you on many adventures and now is the time to start. Don’t allow a fear of the unknown to stop you. Your family will always be there for you so go into mediation, find the next stop on your journey and start planning your move!
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