The brick road to a comeback

The brick road to a comeback 

I've spent the past two weeks between 2012 and 2013, maybe like you, reflecting on things I did right, what I did wrong and what I want to improve on in the new year.. However today, I spent a little time thinking about my mother. It's been nine years since her transition and (when I want to feel close to her I go through all of her jewelry) today a funny thing happened, her ruby ring kept falling out of the jewelry bag for no reason. It's a ring I remember she always wore and I guess because of that, I refused to ever wear it, let alone try it on. As fait would have it I slipped the ring on and here on this paper is the result of what the experience made me think of.

I thought of the wisdom that poured out of my mom like water, how she was so graceful under such pressure and in a split second I felt like Dorothy from the wizard of oz. ( I know, I know) the stresses of juggling family, career and seeking to make a financial comeback , has had me feeling like I'm on the proverbial "yellow brick road " knowing I'm on the right track and taking the curves the road throws. I'm sure your road too has taken some unexpected turns as well... I thought about the COURAGE it takes to stay on the road...(ahhhh the lion). Knowing that I may have to Relearn some things, some old ideas or thoughts I had  on various subjects, that they may have to be re-examined. Thoughts on family values, gender roles and money; What I learned to get here, isn't going to carry me through to where I want to go on this leg of the road.

I with my moms ruby ring, (my version of ruby slippers) am embarking on this leg of the "yellow brick road" of life with a desire to find what, is my way "back home". Join me weekly maybe you'll find something that helps you find your way "back home"..

I will be speaking on good ole kitchen table topics and financial fortitude for your come back. These three words will always be the thread of each conversation to help you ..... And me too!!!

Realize - realization , according to webster is, bring into actuality. I believe it is a submission to the thought or reality that something has to change, and putting your focus on making that happen.

Relearn - learn, according to Webster is, come to know or know how. I believe it's the opportunity to know what you thought you knew, this time knowing it correctly.

Reload - load, according to Webster (4) is, make ready for firming. I believe reloading is the ability to start over, redo with the correct foundation .