Release and let go

One week ago, I officially announced my decision to sell my business, Funky Trunk Treasures. I’ve never been much good at creating balance in my life, so when Hurricane Matthew came through Central Florida and I was forced to unplug, it was no surprise that I was able to take a good look at my life.

Parentified at a young age, I have always been very responsible; I had my first job when I was just 13. Once I became an adult, it seemed like I always had two or three jobs at a time, pushing myself to work harder, learn, and earn. There were many struggles over the years, failed marriages, life as a single parent. I was extremely lonely when I moved to this area feeling I was the only single person in our community. I desperately wanted a healthy relationship and a home to call my own.

Without distractions and commitments, it was easy to see that I am married to my prince charming, he’s here and I love our home, the Tropical Cottage. My heart’s desires have already been met; I’ve just been running in circles and chasing my tail and too busy to notice.

Going to the shop each day still gives me great joy, I am blessed to love what I do and am proud of what I’ve created. After the storm, things fell back into place. I kept wondering, if I knew Funky Trunk wasn’t my forever thing, then how do I know, when it’s time to release and let go? I already knew the answer. Each time I took a break away from the shop, I always came back recharged with new ideas to explore, a new way to streamline a process…something. Not this time. I couldn’t figure out what I was waiting for; it took me a week or so, but I came to terms that there was no better time like the present. I had no idea what kind of response to expect, there is no plan for my “what’s next”, but here I go again jumping in with both feet!