Now there you go again—landing in the same type of job.

You thought a change of venue and a few extra dollars would make you happier, but it hasn't. You're doing many of the same things you were doing before, so basically, all you've done is move parallel—not upward.

Aren't you tired of going in circles?

You weren't happy in the last two positions, so what makes you think this new one will be different?

Be honest with yourself.

It's not really the change in location you're looking for, is it?

You've been wanting to spread your wings—to go higher, farther, and perhaps even launch your own business. But fear has kept you so grounded that you won't take the chance.

Meanwhile, you're miserable and disgusted with the daily grind, yet you keep pressing forward, hoping something will magically change.

But how can you expect change if you're not willing to be the one to create it?

There's a famous saying often attributed to Albert Einstein:

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

So, are you insane?

No.

But you are going in circles.

What opportunities have you passed up because you were afraid to make a move?

How many times have you talked yourself out of taking a chance?

How long are you going to keep planning your dream without actually launching it?

At some point, you've got to stop stalling and launch out into the deep.

Is it time to make that move?

Ask yourself:

Do you have the skills?
The experience?
The education?
The training?
The ingenuity?
The manageability?
The tenacity?
The determination?
And, most importantly, the motivation?

Then what are you waiting for?

You don't need another lap around the same track.

It's time to change direction.

My Best to You,
Amy

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What if?

It’s a question we often ask ourselves when we’re trying to imagine what might happen in the future—or wondering what might have happened in the past if we had made a different choice.

What if I had taken that job?
What if I had applied for that promotion?

• What if I hadn’t married who I did, or had chosen the person I really wanted?
• What if I had slowed down and taken my time before making certain decisions?
• What if I had been a little less complacent and shown a little more understanding?
• What if I had taken the time to appreciate the things I had already received and accomplished?

SO MANY WHAT IFS.

But here’s the thing: some of the things we went through were never meant to be avoided. Some trials, struggles, disappointments, and life lessons were necessary parts of the journey. They helped shape us into the people we are today.

There’s no time machine that can take us back and allow us to revisit yesterday, change a decision, or rewrite a chapter of our lives.

What happened has happened.

And while your past may have helped shape you, it doesn’t have to determine what happens next.

What you’ve been through—and where you are now—can help you decide what you will do with the rest of your time on this earth.

So choose wisely.

I believe that when we put our trust in God, He has a way of working things together—even when we can’t see how the pieces fit. Sometimes what we thought was a wrong turn becomes part of the road that leads us exactly where we need to be.

So instead of spending all your time asking:

“What if I had done things differently?”

Maybe there’s another question worth asking...

Now THAT is a “What If” worth exploring.

My Best To You Always,
Amy