I’m excited to introduce you to my second guest on the “Let go of the Ground” series.
Almost as soon as we met on Twitter (about a year ago), Desiree Adaway and I started joking that we must be “sisters from another mother”. We have a lot in common, and at the time we met, we were on very similar journeys. We were both leaving leadership positions in non-profit to launch our own businesses. Desiree now serves as a consultant, working with organizations and individuals who want to be change-makers. Her work inspires me and reminds me that there are good people in the world working for positive change.
Once again, I’m only sharing a portion of our conversation. In this piece, Desiree shares a personal story of when she – at the tender age of 16 – learned her first big lesson in letting go of the ground.
If you want to see the rest of the interview and the wisdom lessons Desiree has learned on her journey (and you’ll just have to trust me on this – it’s AMAZING – at one point, when she was wiping tears from her eyes, she accused me of being Barbara Walters), you’ll have to wait for my final offering on this. I’ve decided I’m going to offer something that I’m calling an “e-course” (for brevity), but is more like an “e-basket full of goodies for your transformation journey”. Check out what I’m working on so far! (To be honest, I feel like I’m letting go of the ground with this whole venture, because it is emerging so beautifully and seemingly out of my control that I just have to trust the process.) To stay informed as this progresses, add your email to my list (in that box on the right side of the screen).
And now, without further adieu, here’s Desiree…
Thank you so much for the fabulous interview, Heather and Desiree!
I got goosebumps as I heard your story, Desiree: I, too, cut class to read in the back of a university library because I wanted more than I was getting at my high school.
I also longed to be a foreign exchange student. But I did NOT have the courage or the connection to my Source that you described having at 17 that would support that dream. Fortunately I did find that connection when I was 19 and that’s when *I* landed in Austria and Germany on my own terms. (Yup, my mom and dad didn’t have the money to send me, and if they had it, they wouldn’t have used it to send me abroad!)
I recently quit my job in a hospital to pursue my solo-business full-time.I know a lot of people think I’m crazy to leave a good job with benefits in this economy, but the decision was Source-led and I don’t doubt it at all.
You said it best, Desiree, “I can fail. But I am not a failure.”
Thanks again, Heather and Desiree, for the fabulous interview! I benefited so much from your story!!
Thanks for this Stacey! Yes, Desiree’s courage blows me away too. I longed to be an exchange student too, but it took me until several years after high school before I was brave enough to go backpack around Europe.
And I know all about people thinking you’re crazy for quitting a job! I did it too, and I’m LOVING it! Good luck to you.
Thank you Heather and Desiree. Thank you so much for this. Words are failing me right now. But my gratitude for this interview–and the work both of you amazing women are doing—is deep.
BIG Hugs,
Connie
Thanks Connie. You are doing amazing work too, and I’m so glad we’re all connected on this big bold journey we’re on.
Thanks so much for inviting me to share my story. I look back at the girl I was at 16 and I am in awe of her courage and moxie.Whenever I doubt myself or my ability– I tap into that power. Desiree at 16 was free, limitless and powerful. That is my wish for every woman, every where.
Desiree – you’re amazing and brave and I’m so glad I know you. Thank you for sharing your story here and for sharing your journey with me. Humbled and honoured.
This literally brought me to tears. Thank you to both of you for sharing your offering. As a student struggling with my own self-doubt and surrendering, your words of wisdom are SO amazing and encouraging. “I can fail but I am NOT a failure” I needed to hear that today.
Thank you from your support from the very bottom of my heart
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Qualla – I’m SO glad to hear this is resonating with you. I think that you have a lot of courage and wisdom to share too and I look forward to seeing what kind of butterfly you emerge into.
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