Sandboxology’s Invitation To Reimagine Your Life Inspired By Your Dreams
Well, hello………
So glad you found me. We have so much to talk about and so much to explore. But, before we get into the details, let’s chat for a moment about you….
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the questions below, I can assure you, you’re in the right place….
My world has revolved around my kids and now that they’ve launched, I’m not sure what to do or how to figure it out.- It’s been so long since I asked myself, what do I want and need, I’m not sure where to start.
- All my life I’ve wanted to _________, but never had the time or the money. Now, I’m ready and I don’t know where to begin.
- I wonder if there is anyone else going through this challenging situation?
- I’m stuck and I don’t know where to turn…
- I can’t seem to stay on task and get this______accomplished.
If any of these challenges speak to you, Sandboxology, the art of crafting a life you love, might be worth checking out.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
Shedding My Robot Self
As a recovering underDREAMERTM (Find everything you ever wanted to know about underDREAMINGTM), I’ve been drawn to the seeking side of life, to listen, learn, question, challenge, explore, and grow. The journey has been long and difficult. But, I’ve persevered finding inspiration, epiphanies, serendipities, love, and joy. I’ve learned that life is supposed to be a journey finding our way home to ourselves, and there is no reason it can’t be fun, fascinating and inspiring. Challenges will always come our way, but, it helps to start with a belief that you matter and have gifts to offer. It also helps to be committed to change, to seek help, to continuously check in with your feelings, be curious, open yourself to learning and growth, and choose joy.
Image by Stephane Abando from PixabayWell, you may not know it, but we’re a lot alike.
I grew up in the Midwest and was a good girl, doing what was expected until I hit age 30 – when I suddenly realized I had turned into a robot.
I was doing what I was told to do, learned to do, and was expected to do. I had no idea what I wanted or who I was. I had everything anyone could want: a college education; a beautiful home; a husband who loved me; close friends, a stable family; a tenured job; and enough money to pay the bills. But, I wasn’t happy and I didn’t know why. So, I began my journey with a lot of questions and a long look inward.
In the ensuing 8 years, my robot self-cracked wide open and everything changed – rules and beliefs, a divorce, a new career, move to CA, remarriage, a new home, and a new way of being. With a lot of inner work and a lot of pain, I began to find the real me.
After college, I had 3 major careers: educator, commercial real estate development, and relocation project management entrepreneur. Each career lasted over 10 years and included many jobs; new cities; financial challenges and abundance; 1 firing; 7 layoffs; and eventually out-growing my own business. You could say I’m an expert in transition. But, really, I consider my past to be an adventure in self-discovery. The more I fail, learn, succeed and grow - the more I reconnect with my real self and the richer my life.
My inner journey led me to believe that everyone can self-actualize and find wings for their soul. Sometimes, we all need a little help. My role is to shine the light on what is possible and help you achieve it.
In addition to being a dream evangelist, a guide and full-service change agent for Sandboxology, I continue my personal journey through gardening, reading, meditation, yoga, cooking, collecting beads, rocks and minerals, searching for chocolate gummi bears, and finding new paths to grow and learn. Two important spirits in my life include my husband and furry four-legged child. Occasionally, you might find me twirling my baton (left over from my days as a band majorette in high school), much to my husband’s chagrin.
