This is the first blog I have ever written. Talk about teaching old dogs new tricks.
I've written letters, newsletters, PR pieces, stories, etc., but never a blog. Historically, each time I created something I had specific intent. I was asking for something, thanking someone for something, but a blog is different. To me it is like therapy. It is a gift and a luxury to actually put your thoughts out into the Universe for no other reason than to crystalize them and maybe share them with others who wish to read them.
One of the things on my Bucket List is to write a book about the year my children and I shared in 2010. I thought about a potential title for the book and ultimately chose, On a Wing and a Prayer. Well, my novel-writing days are not in my immediate future so I decided to use the name for this blog. I love the phrase for a myriad of reasons. First, this economic environment has forced many of us to live creatively. For example, in December of 2009 I was sitting at my computer thinking how I would love to bring my four children on an adventure of a lifetime, but I was completely overextended without any reprieve in sight. So, I did what any newly divorced, scared, broke, mother of four young children would do, I googled, "swapping homes in Europe", and the most incredible trip we have gone on thus far was conceived. With the assistance of www.homexchangevacation.com we ended up spending the month of August, 2010 exchanging homes all over Europe, meeting incredible people, making new friends, seeing magnificent sights and somehow it all came together... on a wing and a prayer.
At the time I wanted to create an inspirational clothing line, but was confronted with the same financial pressures and I had to wait until I was back on my feet. While we were staying at one of our exchange homes about an hour north of Barcelona, I received news that someone finally wanted to buy a house I had listed to sell 18 months earlier. That sale, in time, allowed me to create my clothing line, Fly (www.choosetofly.com). Again it all came together on a wing and a prayer.
"Fly" and "on a wing and a prayer" are very interrelated. To me they represent not only the creativity in making things work, but also the faith that the Universe is conspiring for our success and when we tap into that trust, anything and everything is possible.
I find it amusing that I spent the majority of my life battling people, situations and the Universe. I always thought I had the answer and that it was just a matter of time and effort before my will would be victorious. I have no regrets, but I sometimes wish I was a bit more enlightened back then. It would have saved a lot of angst. The concept of faith and underlying belief was not part of my everyday life growing up. My brother Bruce, however, has always been in the flow. He is incredibly intelligent, works very hard and without having the spiritual or religious vocabulary he allows good things to happen innately. He is a sight to behold and I have learned many lessons from him during my journey.
So, I am looking forward to blogging my thoughts, experiences, etc., and see where this new, more enlightened path leads. There are so many wonderful events occurring each day, so many kind people, so many lessons, my gift to myself will be to witness and then write about them. If you enjoy reading what I have to say I'd love it if you would join me.
My wish for us is when we come to a crossroad, may we choose love.
xoxoxo
Kimberly
