Wednesday Write- Why I wander

 Five years ago November 1st my heart literally stopped.... I lay on a hospital bed in the ER and I was completely vulnerable- it was terrifying.  I remember when I came back, I was looking at the light from above the light- I was headed somewhere, and then I decided to come back.

 This experience was a pivotal moment in my life.  I knew I never wanted my heart to race again at 240 beats a minute-- I knew I needed life to slow down.  I knew I had to face my drive for perfectionism head on- I needed to realize my health was everything. 

 As a mother of five very active children, the change has not been easy, but the payback has definitely been worth it.  I now make conscious decisions about what I choose to do with my time  and the time of my children- And I choose to wander.  

 The decision to wander helps me see life differently.  I have to toss aside FOMO (fear of missing out) and spend my time with those who matter most doing things that enrich my life and bring me joy- joy so I can give joy back.  

 My wanderings have taken me on countless adventures.  Sometimes the destinations are known, but most often not.  I love wandering with "little people."  They laugh MORE and judge less. Seeing life through their eyes renews my perspective on life.  I get to experience "firsts" again with them.

 Autumn leaves, pumpkin patches, barnyard animals, hay wagon rides-- the simpler the wander the better.

 They wandered with me.  They loved the discover of this adventure!

 I am really quite easy to please- let me feel the wind through my hair, smell the Autumn air, and hear the giggle of a child- It's what I call a wander.  The best part about it is that it costs nothing and the experience is priceless.