Leaving my cousin’s house after early Sunday morning coffee, I was running by my aunt’s house to grab a set of keys. As I drove by what used to be my grandfather’s farm and home, I took in the early spring beauty from the variety of greens displayed by the budding trees and renewing grasses. Then I exhaled. In that moment I knew that I was where I belong, where I was meant to be. My entire body exhaled. I was home.
My new year’s resolution for 2020 was to update my resume, find a new job and move back to Kentucky. I spent the first two months of the new year editing and polishing a new resume. I was ready to roll on March 1. That plan did not work so well.
Fast forward to November 2021 when, on a lark, I downloaded the Indeed app to see what jobs were available near the farm. Only one job met my search parameters. I felt as if the job description had been written for me.
After an interview process slowed by devastating December tornados, I accepted the job in early March. Six weeks to the day of acceptance, I had moved and started the new position.
When COVID put the brakes on life as I knew it, I used the time as constructively as possible. The abundance of down time gave me the opportunity to work on myself through a combination of reflection, spiritual learning and practice and a daily yoga practice. This power combination not only changed my attitude, but it also helped me clarify what I felt was my next step in life. The ending of my social life as I knew it created a windfall that allowed me to get completely out of debt. Those two COVID results put me in a place where I could make a radical change.
I am home. I am at peace. I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
The Yoga Cowgirl 
So pleased to read that you are feeling centered and where you’re supposed to be. If nothing else, these last few years have been the making of you, the making of many of us.
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Thank you for your supportive comment. I do believe many of us took advantage of the lessons of the last two years.
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What a glorious post, Sarah. You are blessed
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Thank you! I do feel blessed.
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I am so happy to hear all of this.
2020 has taught me many lessons that I needed to hear, and my life has changed for the better. I’m delighted to learn that yours has as well.
I’m so glad you’re able to exhale. 🙂
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I am much happier.
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I’m so glad.
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Wonderful. I send my best wishes to you in your new home and workplace. Sounds like you have made a good decision.
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I think so. I can see a horse everyday if I so desire.
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If you are like me that will be a very good thing. When I see horses my day always improves.
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How gratifying it must be to have everything turn out as it should be. You made the effort to improve your life when so many flounder or procrastinate forever. Good for you. Congratulations!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful!! Your writing reflects so beautifully that you are where you need to be! Congratulations!
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Thank you
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Funny how the universe conspires to give us the best if we just listen. It’s good to be home and good for you.
BTW, many years ago I visited (western) Kentucky, and it was just beautiful.
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I am amazed at how all of this came together.
Kentucky is beautiful. I know Western Kentucky as that is where I spent my childhood summer with my grandparents.
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Beautiful post, Sarah. There’s nothing like being in the place that feels like home and where we should be. 🙂
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Thank you
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love hearing this Sarah!
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“Those two COVID results put me in a place where I could make a radical change.
I am home. I am at peace. I am exactly where I am supposed to be.”
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Thank you
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