Living Life to Its Fullest

One time in my life I was afraid of what seemed like everything. Spiders, ladders, heights, boats, bridges, insects, flying, elevators, small spaces, etc. Those are just a FEW examples. I was paralyzed with fear, or hyperventilated, or I had to talk myself into whatever situation required me to face my fears, even while at work. It was life limiting.

Somewhere in the last year of rebuilding myself I forgot to be afraid. I first noticed it when there was a spider in my truck. I picked it up and placed it safely outside. It never occurred to me to be afraid. A year earlier I would have be frozen in fear. That was the first time I realised I was free from phobias. The second time was when I had to wear my full chemical suit with respirator at work while taping everything together and I wasn’t scared. I did it. Willingly. During our fit testing every year we have to wear just the respirator and it used to take me a long time to work up the courage to put it on my face. Not anymore!

I have decided to start enjoying life. Really enjoying life. And I am. I am making amazing memories with my children. I am having a blast with my friends. And I am not asking permission. I know what I want and I am going after it full speed ahead.

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Snags and snafus happen but they are just character builders. Smile, say thank you for the lesson, move on, and move up.

Have a dance party every day, at home, at work, in your car, even if you are alone.

Sing at the top of your lungs wherever you happen to be and as often as you can, especially if the world is listening.

Be the light in the darkness. Shine bright enough for others to benefit.

Live your life to its fullest and don’t look back.

You are worthy of happiness.