Living Fearlessly – Mindful Healing Co.

I sat down today and counted the number of times I have moved in my life… I knew it was a lot (my mom was a gypsy!)… But I couldn’t believe the number when I tallied up my history – this is move # 25 for me! The longest I’ve ever lived in one house is 4.5 years (even through my childhood).

Also today, I noticed a friend on Facebook posting about her challenges of her own move from Los Angeles to Seattle this week and it raised some interesting thoughts for me about change. Moving can be particularly challenging, and even though I’m a seasoned mover, I get stressed too.

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”
– William G.T. Shedd

In particular, my friend pointed out that with all of the emotional drain that a move can have on someone, we somehow must keep our energy levels up in order to finish all the physical tasks necessary to pack up and go. Continuing to take steps towards the action of moving physically can be really challenging.

When we are in the storm of a move, its often hard to step back and see just how strong we really are. Putting one foot in front of the other and moving towards the ultimate goal of relocating all of our “stuff” to a new location, disposing of unnecessaries, and leaving family and friends behind can be so draining.

I would argue that moving is one of the best things a person can go through to strengthen their resiliency and confidence in themselves. We will all find ourselves in scary and unfamiliar places at some point in our lives , but you are not alone. Its very natural to feel overwhelmed with emotions, anxiety, or the sheer number of physical tasks necessary to complete your move.

I don’t regret any of my 25 moves and I feel that each of the pit stops in my journey have helped make me become who I am today – a stronger, more resilient woman who isn’t afraid of change or taking the less traveled path.

My past 24 moves have led me exactly to the decision I recently made to quit my corporate job and start serving individuals who are making similar changes and taking equivalent risks in their lives.

Whether its moving, ending a relationship, making a career change, or dealing with some kind of loss or grief… change is scary! My passion is helping individuals get more out of life by working through these changes and embracing the opportunities to grow and learn.

Even though moving can be stressful and disruptive, I’m overjoyed with my opportunity to relocate to San Diego. My family is being so supportive as I’m pursuing my dream of entrepreneurship and launching a business.

I’m curious what is the biggest challenge for you when moving? Is it the emotional turmoil? The physical? The social part? What is it for you that challenges you the most when moving?

You can also take a quiz here to see how resilient you are yourself.

I’d love to hear from you after you take the quiz, post your comments below – 🙂

Sincerely,
Molly

Also, feel free to send me an email at support@drmollyann.com. Thank you!

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I did it. I made up my mind. I’ve decided to take happiness by the balls and start living the life I’ve been dreaming of. I’ve always wanted to write a book. So I quit my job and Feb 5th is my last day. Funny thing is, no one was really surprised… perhaps I have been waiting my whole life for this moment. It just feels right.

I’ve always been fascinated by science, but behind every scientist is a creator. And I am ready to start creating my life instead of clocking in and out of this endless corporate nightmare. Let me step back a moment and explain how I came to this decision…

I recently finished my PhD and moved to Sacramento in June of 2015. I came here for a boy, but when that didn’t pan out I rationalized my choice by settling for the fist job offer I got. Mind you, this is a good job, but not the calling I long for. I work for a fine academic institution at the crossroads of business and medicine. The job actually seems a fairly good fit for me, which is difficult to find given my unique experience and education. Yes, still not completely satisfying for a free spirit like myself.

So, a few months into this low paying and slow moving job, I started contemplating buying a house and findings a husband. After all, isn’t that what adulting is all about? Yet, something inside me was holding back. Pushing me yet again to make a change.

While visiting my friends in Los Angeles last weekend, I realized how during my PhD program I had surrounded myself by a powerful creative force. I didn’t choose the company of academics, lawyers, doctors, or other scientists. No. I chose to surround myself with producer, actors, writers, comedians, and artists of all makes and models. I was feeding off of their creativity. I didn’t even realize how much I depended on their creative juice to propel me through six years of academic pursuits.

Back in Sacramento I was fed up with being asked to do menial work, administrative tasks, clerical duties, and down right secretarial actions. No offense to secretaries. But I didn’t go to school for 12 years to push papers, manage calendars, or adjust the fucking temperature in the room. Oh, did you want cream or sugar in your coffee?!? No, I’m a fucking scientist, damn it.

This got me thinking… I am a scientist. But I’m also an artist. Everything I do is for the joy of creating. For the pursuit of a transcendental experience. That’s what art and science have in common. They both can bring profound growth and joy to the artist, allowing an individual to overcome their greatest tragedies in life while celebrating their biggest victories.

It’s a beautiful love story that I can’t wait to share with the world…

Truly,

Molly

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From Sac to SD – Move #25 (Resiliency and Learning Opportunities Abound)

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