Never Did I Ever…
Never did I ever…
~ Think I would be a writing a blog or do something ‘influencer-esque’.
~ Want to put ‘my life on display’.
~ Want to share intimate and vulnerable thoughts and experiences.
~ Think I’d be launching a new business this year.
Yet here I am!
One month into my 46th trip around the sun in September 2024, reinventing Megan, forging ahead with a passion project, new career ventures, new travel plans and ???
Well… I still have zero desire to be an ‘influencer’ (no offense to the abundance on instagram (I have new jeans from Walmart thanks to one)). It’s not natural for me, I’m modest about what I share with people, but I’m trying a different angle with this space:)
Another thing - Over the past 4 years, I found great pleasure in disconnecting from tech. And I don’t always want to be connected.
But here we are! Because of travel, I am shaking sh*t up in life yet again. Something shifted in me during my vacation in Croatia in August 2024. I got the message it’s time. To do different. Experiment, explore and lean in to my intuition.
And with that…this site was born. Trying something new with capturing both travel experiences under the ‘destination’ section and then here, peeling back the petals a bit on the magic that has happened, thanks to travel. A prior version of me would have rolled her eyes and thought it sounded cheeky. But having gone through these experiences, I want to sing from the skies the power that travel has to transform us.
Stories are coming…in the meantime… here’s a few others:
~ Never did I expect to spend half of this year in Pittsburgh (disclaimer, I am fortunate Mum & Pete welcome me & we get along))
~ Never did I expect to go to Europe this winter. I don’t enjoy cold weather. But as things go… Guess who's to spend the first part of the holiday season in Europe (exact location tbd)
~ Never did I expect to fall in love with another large city and want to live in one after living in the jungle… yet Buenos Aires swept me off my feet.
~ Never did I think I would want to go back to Buenos Aires, or at least so soon! And over the past month, I can’t stop thinking about it. So…
~ Never did I ever think I’d continue to reinvent myself in my 40s.
~ Never did I ever think I’d be single and not have children by now.
But here we are:)
I’ve learned to let go of the attachment to and control of what I ‘THINK’ should happen and especially the timing. (disclaimer: I still have my moments! But I handle much more gracefully). Leaning into the plot twists and pivoting plans this year allowed for the experiences I was meant to have.
The other parts - trusting ourselves and surrendering to and trusting a plan far greater than ours - evokes ease.
When we connect with our souls - the energy shifts and becomes more fluid and flows. It’s lighter.
Whereas when ‘never’ is used, it comes with a heavier and charged energy.
As I’ve reflected, when I have proclaimed ‘never’ in the past it was from a place of fear or not being connected with myself.
Now, if I say ‘never’ it’s rare. Truly anything IS possible. Yet, in knowing and honoring thyself, it becomes a lot easier to tell what is meant for us and what is not. Connecting with our intuition allows us to discern what is ‘safe’ or comfortable, what is romantic, what is real and what is being forced or controlled.
Understanding what’s in my control and what is out of my control is crucial.
Never say never…anything is possible…
Words of wisdom: hold on to dreams, visions, hopes and aspirations - they’re absolutely necessary and possible! Yet surrender timelines and the ‘looks’. Focus on feels and fun, and you’ll be amazed at what’s to come.
xoxo,
Megan
Here’s another ‘never did I ever’ want and think I’d move back to NYC after 4 years in Chicago. Yet, it was the best decision;)
*** Is there something in your life where you said ‘NEVER’ and yet it’s turned out far better than you could have imagined? I’d love to know, drop me a note. xoxo
