The Gypsy, the Vagabond, and the Road Less Traveled

The Gypsy, the Vagabond, and the Road Less Traveled

By Carol L Hill, Certified Professional Coach & Owner of Just Chill Custom Gifting

“Nothing ventured, nothing gained—but if everything is ventured, and still nothing gained, give up and venture elsewhere” ~ Peter Wastholm

 

Recently, I had a longtime friend refer to me as gypsy, at first, I took great offense to this statement because the announcement of my pending relocation was certainly NOT something, I had seen myself doing AGAIN at all. It is true, however, that I am no stranger to being almost consistently on the move in my life so I suppose one would ( rightfully so) consider me a bit of a gypsy or a vagabond.

It is also probably true to some extent that I have been rather unsettled in my life, but then again, unlike a true vagabond I have had both homes and jobs. Likewise, unlike a gypsy I am rarely if ever travel as a group and God knows you certainly would not want me of all people reading you your fortune; hell-to-da-naw! ( I am , however, at times certainly considered a teller of unfortunate truth…some refer to that as being a “b**ch... but I rather prefer the former description…but I digress). Still, I suppose, I can certainly see why people would choose to “honor” me with these labels.

However, I challenge these and all labels in that what I genuinely believe I am is quite simply a woman of my own free will. An unbridled spirit who does not seek to be bound by societal norms and one who can and does seek out refuge in the simpler paces of life. Consequently, if I no longer feel like I am in an environment that’s supportive of the pace and the peace I am seeking I am very comfortable with moving (albeit sometimes swiftly) along.  Personally, I call that COURAGE! 

Not for anything, and in my own defense, I do not know about you, but the environment that is 2020 has been anything but a peaceful place of refuge. Personally, it has been an out of control roller coaster ride from hell for me and many others. At times I have felt as if I am on a snow-covered slippery highway with no winter tires, in a semi, with no brakes or traction, white knuckling it to my next destination.

Yet, and still…somehow, I make it there…the next stop, the next moment, the next in whatever this world has to throw at me along the way. It has truly been an unpredictable and an unimaginable ride indeed! The corners and the ice patches have proven treacherous and sometimes have caused bruises and contusions on my mind, my body, and my soul; but…I am still here.

Apparently, I am not done and if you are reading this right now; neither ARE YOU!

The point is no matter how many times I have felt like lying down, curling up into a little ball, and giving up, I just have not. Instead I (along with many others like me) have gotten up day after day, faced the next road, and just kept it moving. So many of us have simply kept pace with our new ways of life among the grasp of a pandemic and we have just seen to continue on! I call that RESILIENCE!

My hope is that we ALL start to see the black of the pavement ahead of us, for in the void of the black of the pavement there is comfort in knowing that at some point we will regain our life’s traction. I guess my real hope is for myself (and for you) …is that we all gain traction, we all gain a sense of home, and maybe instead of seeing me as a forever wander you will see me as an Expert of  Expedition Management . I call that FREEDOM!

Carol Hill is a certified life coach and self-proclaimed happiness ambassador. For more information about Life coaching and to schedule a coaching appointment call 607-423-2650. A New Booking site will be available after August 15^th, 2020.

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