Fall = A Time of Positive Change

After a week at the beach last week soaking up the last rays of the summer sun (see photo), I am back in the Blue Ridge Mountains where the air feels like fall. Leaves are coming off the trees and the evening and morning temperatures are oh so pleasant. I love this time of year. It reminds me of so many wonderful things: going back to school, meeting my husband, my wedding in Las Vegas (our 2 year anniversary is Sept. 16th). All of my positive fall memories and the turning of the leaves indicate that for me fall is a time of transition, a time of change. And once again this fall brings about a positive transition for me.

After being ill with a bronchial infection for 5 days, having a couple of emotional breakthroughs (I no longer call them breakdowns!) and going on a week's vacation, I made an important decision: to go back to the classroom after a year of working on my career as a speaker and author. The opportunity presented itself and though it was not 100% opportune (there's a long commute involved) I felt compelled to act on it.

I have wrestled with the resistance and am now getting excited about working with young people again (I'll be teaching high school Spanish!). Somehow this all seems like a divine gift that I am supposed to receive. I am feeling joyful about a steady paycheck and know that my speaking career and book sales will benefit from my less-stressed attitude about making money. In fact, a friend recently told me that for some people going back to work is the best way to make their business successful.

So for me this fall is once again about positive change. As I go back to the classroom and continue to promote myself as a speaker and author, I feel appreciative for all the gifts in my life and all the opportunities that this time of year brings. I hope your fall is wonder-full too!