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Wanderer of Distant Stars
Member Since May 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA. Originally New York
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Hey there guys,
So this was a writing prompt for one of my blog posts and it was one I thought would be a good conversation starter. Can you describe a risk that you didn't regret? Mine would be marrying my husband and moving to North Carolina. Although it was turmoil and pain and I am going through all that I am going through now, I would have never gotten to where I am now if I didn't pick up and leave New York and go on this adventure with him. Even though we are not together anymore, I still believe he helped get me out of one the darkest chapters of my life - leaving New York was the kick in the butt I will never regret, BUT it was a HUGE risk because I had NO plan - no apartment set up, no job, just kind of packed whatever belongings I could fit into my car and just went for it. Looking back, I realize I would have still been relying on my parents with no hope and no independence. So as bad as everything I went through, I wouldn't be here today. Without risk, there is no reward, and I living the reward today. __________________ Tales of Love, Motivation, and An Interesting Journey - Please Subscribe to my Website on WordPress: Inspired Odyssey's Path to Wellness and Love |
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Grand Magnate
Member Since Oct 2019
Location: UK
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#2
Marriage and having my son - both of which are a big part of me today. It’s not always been easy but no regrets.
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Crone
Member Since May 2010
Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system.
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Getting on a bus and heading out of state with two bags and no clear idea where I was going. I was homeless for a few years but I met some great people and ended up getting help.
__________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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NightRain2019
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Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Dec 2014
Location: US
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Immigration. Even the relatively easy (not forced one) is such a major life change that only those who lived through that can understand the impact of immigration on every aspect of one’s life. No regrets though.
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Poohbah
Member Since Aug 2022
Location: The House
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Writing and recording my song... I put myself out there to do it and learned the seemingly impossible (not being a musician!) is possible.
I didn't listen to the nay-sayers which was a huge step for me and one that I'd do well to remember! Thank you for this very interesting topic of discussion, LadyShadow!! |
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Legendary
Member Since Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
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Going back to college in my 40s. It opened the door to grad school and a whole new career.
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Monster on the Hill
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
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Leaving. Everywhere.
I’m much enjoying the freedoms of nomadic living more than living with a sociopathic drug addict or a mother who constantly throws every mistake and failure in your face and makes you not even want to try. __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody. |
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Community Support Team Member Since Mar 2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Leaving my secure corporate finance job when they gave me an ultimatum due to my drinking, stay with conditions or take a generous severance package and leave. It led to a long period of instability, but it also gave me the mental space I needed to finally get sober and now while I'm materially worse off, I actually am sober and like my life and like myself which wasn't the case when I was doing the corporate job.
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Legendary Wise Elder
Member Since Oct 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
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The biggest one was walking out on my 33 year marriage after my mom died. He refused to make divorce easy so I sold my mom's house I then owned in a Trust, took my inheritance (exactly 17 years ago this week) & flew 2100 miles away with my dog Leo to find a small farm to buy. First time living alone in all those 54 years of life was the best thing I ever did. Love my life & it is wonderful every morning watching sunrise over my woods. First peace I ever have had in my life
__________________ Leo's favorite place was in the passenger seat of my truck. We went everywhere together like this. Leo my soulmate will live in my heart FOREVER Nov 1, 2002 - Dec 16, 2018 |
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Grand Poohbah
Member Since Nov 2017
Location: USA
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I have two.
Leaving my home state to move across the country and be near a man I had, until then, only known online and by telephone. It was a BIG risk, and I don't recommend most people do such a thing, but for us it paid off. I was in a horrible situation, and he helped me get out of it. We've been married almost 16 years now. Becoming a CNA again. I wondered if I could do the job, after injuries from a car accident some time back. I am struggling, but I am getting stronger, and it looks as if in the end I will be able to do it. |
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