Her day took an unexpected turn<\/p>\n
Even though she had secretly desired change<\/p>\n
And she needed change, something new, different, dangerous even<\/p>\n
She never sought it out, change that is.<\/p>\n
But there it was, staring her in the face<\/p>\n
Tempting her, challenging her<\/p>\n
Waiting for her to commit herself to what could be.<\/p>\n
She sees it, she wants it,<\/p>\n
She needs it…NOW!<\/p>\n
Each breath once controlled and predictable<\/p>\n
Had now become rapid and noticeable and heavy and fast<\/p>\n
Then slower, for a moment while she pondered<\/p>\n
What would be, what could be<\/p>\n
Stay or go<\/p>\n
What will the others say<\/p>\n
Would her choice be scrutinized,criticized<\/p>\n
Or maybe, possibly, idolized<\/p>\n
If not by them, but by the others that judge her<\/p>\n
Or maybe by her, the one longing for something more.<\/p>\n
She knew, deep down she knew<\/p>\n
That opportunity was there for her NOW<\/p>\n
She needed it NOW, she wanted it NOW!<\/p>\n
The moratorium on her excuses had expired.<\/p>\n
Grabbing the first rung towards her new beginning<\/p>\n
She took one last look back to see<\/p>\n
What she was leaving behind<\/p>\n
Doubt and fear would stay<\/p>\n
Her routines and unwavering predictability<\/p>\n
Would stay<\/p>\n
Her self imposed, unrealistic notions of perfection<\/p>\n
Would stay too<\/p>\n
And she smiled, a new smile, a genuine smile<\/p>\n
Her grip on that first rung tightened<\/p>\n
As she turned away from her past<\/p>\n
She felt lighter, happier determined to follow<\/p>\n
What had been in her heart and dreams<\/p>\n
Leaving her comfort zone behind<\/p>\n
Joy and excitement filled her<\/p>\n
And she climbed…………..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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