After several surgeries and many moons, I am finally returning to Life. Having down-time has provided me with ample space to think about all things big and small. I am grateful to where I am now.

One of the things I have realized about myself is my tendency to procrastinate when things are busy and/or overwhelming. I have always been the sort of person to tackle things head-on; however, procrastination is something that anyone can fall victim to. Lately, I have made it my best friend. I am vowing to change all of that and get reacquainted with my former, productive self.

Life has a multitude of intersections we all come to. Sometimes, there is not a specific direction we must take, so we have to choose. It helps if we are not choosing blindly. What if we are though? Is that so bad? One of my friends once spoke about welcoming uncertainty and all that comes with it. It is uncomfortable. It helps to snuggle-up with it and embrace it though, to see what it’s all about, because we truly don’t know. It could be something bad; however, it could also be the best thing you have ever known finally presenting itself in your life.

I think another form of procrastination is being afraid. Whether warranted or not, that fear can pin us down and prevent us from actually living. It can take over your world and stifle it.

I am encouraging myself, and everyone else out there, to embrace that fear, embrace change, embrace uncertainty. Own it. See where it takes you. Be the explorer and adventurer in your own lives. Each day has something new and beautiful to offer. Don’t be afraid to meet it!