One of the things I say on a regular basis is "Stretch, do something you are uncomfortable doing." I started this practice about 10 years ago, and as hard as it is to step out of that comfortie place on the sofa, I am given the opportunity to participate doing this on a regular basis. This year I have already got myself into (I mean agreed to do a few interesting challenges) LOL.

During a long walk last week, the first in a very long time, I had some time to clear my head of all the planning and details that I feel the need to go over and over in my head. I started to think about my November 7th tradefair and my motivation for putting it on. I feel so blessed to be at the place in my life with a clear vision of what my passion is, and the reason I am here is because I took some risks and stepped outside of my comfort zone. I began to think about how difficult it is for people to let go of the past, sometimes there is comfort in holding on to their baggage. As I was thinking of this, I realized how at the other side of this, is that so few of us enjoy being in the moment. We are here and we wish to be there, then poof, the moment is gone. Guilty.... I am so busy DOING, that I forget to BE. This is a lesson I have learned before, but one that is obviously...

There is so much talk about finding your passion, stepping out of your comfort zone...etc, etc. What does all that really mean? Some people are very good at taking risks and staying positive through the challenges. Then there are the people who think that if you do what you are passionate about, it will be easy, comfortable, a natural process. It can be, but don't be fooled you will be challenged and you may even fail. The growth is in the challenges, can you overcome them and what do you learn from them? Your self-esteem and self-confidence will be tested, but the beautiful part is the growth that happens when you come through it. It is so important to believe in what you are doing and why you are doing it. A friend of mine told me recently that the most important thing is to know who you are and what your intention is. I get asked all the time, why I do what I do with Fabulous@50 and sometimes I really don't know what to say. It is obviously my passion and I am challenged constantly. I get great pleasure in seeing other people happy and seeing the personal growth....