The last year hasn’t been easy for me.
I transitioned into work life and had a lot of growing up to do. There were a lot of firsts and I had a lot to learn.
There were a lot of highs.
Like when a class went really well and I actually had fun with my students.
Like when planning becomes easier and inspiration comes when you need it the most.
Like when students and colleagues are no longer strangers.
Like when I discovered that I am still myself despite all the changes.
Of course, there were also a lot of lows.
Like the pile of work that never seems to end.
Like the looming deadlines that weigh so heavy on my shoulders.
Like the few hours of sleep and the tired legs – a constant reminder how exhausted I am.
Like the expectations others and myself have.
Like the worry that I won’t pass exams and won’t get a job afterwards.
Like the fear of what comes next.
Life is a cycle of ups and downs, highs and lows.
On this journey we are not alone.
In all the craziness I am beyond grateful to have traveling companions.
People who are in the same situation and know what I truly mean when I say I’m stressed.
People who can chip in their advice because they’ve got amazing expertise and turn my twisted thoughts into something logical.
People who cheer me on and understand when not everything goes my way.
They don’t solve my problems.
They just can’t.
But they are willing to share a piece of my life, my thoughts, my heart.
They are just there.
They remind me that this is not the end.
That there is more.
That there is someone who is always there, always ready to share in all of our joys and sorrows.
Who are your traveling companions?
May you have people who journey with you.
Who don’t make everything better, but who are willing to share a bit of your life and point you to the things that really matter.
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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So important to have good traveling companions to travel through life with us. It makes those harder times at least somewhat easier.
It definitely does! Thanks for coming by, Tara!
Having good travelling companions is the best. 🙂
It sounds like your life has been going through so many changes, but thankfully, mostly turning out well. I’m in a time of change and big decisions myself, and it can be hard to figure out which path to take. Definitely not things to go alone. Hope all of your exams and figuring out “what comes next” go well for you!
Thank you, Amy! I hope you have good traveling companions to walk with you through the changes!
Kathy, what a lovely post. I have a few choice travel companions for whom I am so grateful. Can I just say how much I love the picture of the train tracks? I do.
Aw, thank you Gabriele!