I think giving myself a deadline to finding the job of my dreams was a little daunting. Instead, I am going to throw caution to the wind, since I generally just hold on to caution like a life ring, and quit my teaching position at the end of this year. June 20th will be my last day in my current position. It’s time for a change.

I think it is too controlling and, like I said before, daunting to demand my passion present itself by a certain date. This could, in all actuality take years. (I really hope not, but let’s be realistic). But setting myself up for a brand new direction by leaving my current position forces the issue a little.

As soon as I changed this goal, it became so much simpler. I felt a real jolt of energy and excitement. And a calm, or even relief as well. I don’t have to have it all figured out right now. I just have to make a commitment and trust that life will open up new opportunities. If I look back over my life, so far, I have to admit the universe has really taken care of me.

My counselor also suggested that I now have the luxury to leave my job with grace and in a very positive, freeing way. I’m not leaving because I hate this job; it’s just not for me. I need a change and a chance to find out more about me. I want to leave before I start to hate it. And I have this year to say goodbye. I know I will have mixed feelings along the way, but it’s the intention that counts. I have set my intention. It feels really good.