Recently, I came across the portfolio I created to fulfill my graduation requirements in 1996 when I first became an English teacher. We were asked to write an original quotation that summarized our philosophy of life.
In Reflections on the Art of Living, Joseph Campbell, a master philosopher is quoted, “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” And on the next page, “What you have to do, you do with play.”
Same notion, right? I’m practically a Joseph Campbell Junior.
The Universe is guiding me on an incredible adventure: my Plan B. I write here to share bits of my Odyssey, hopefully to inspire, encourage, or extend the virtual hand of friendship.
When I quit teaching in 2014, I could never have imagined the growth I would experience through travel, writing, reading, therapy, and introspection.
I believe human connection and compassion will go a long way toward our healing, and the best way to connect and feel compassion for one another is through the sharing of our stories.
Thank you for joining me here. I appreciate you and may we grow together.
“You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.”
~Joseph Campbell
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