I stepped off the career path to have a look at what was around (and within) me.
There were times when my path to happy seemed to stall or go off in some pretty batshit nutty directions (like when I thought it would be a great idea to take out a huge loan and buy a gym), but at the end I emerged a new woman. Just as my savings account had dwindled down to about 1.5 mortgage payments, I returned to corporate life refreshed and reinvigorated. I was also madly in love with a twinkly-eyed, smart-ass of a man who I wouldn’t have had the time, patience or energy to meet had I not taken my year to do things a bit differently.
My detour off the path led me to the exact right place.
Love, Lelly
P.S. I recommend “Should You Take a Sabbatical? 3 Women Weigh In” by Meghan Lazier for additional perspectives on the benefits of taking a break from full-time work.
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