Courage is Everything
Taking the Leap
A year ago, on 31.7., I took a leap: a sabbatical that would change my life.
I grew up believing anything was possible; my father encouraging, my mother cautioning. I had moved abroad for studies and work, traveled across the world when I got married, and started my own business. Yet after living through a military takeover and a real estate collapse, courage felt far away.
For years, my children, my calm hometown, and my work in the municipal sector provided a safe haven. I embraced Finland fully and gave all the creativity I could to my employer.
Getting Stuck vs. Moving Forward
It’s easy to get stuck in the rhythm of daily life, sucked into work, only thinking about the next weekend. Work trips and holidays were my windows to the world, my moments to explore and discover new paths.
As the kids grew up, the older I got, the scarier the thought of making any changes became.
Until staying put became the scariest thought of all.
I’m still scared every day. But that tingling on your skin when you’re alive? That’s worth everything.
What I Gained
My sabbatical came with a price, but I don’t count what I lost. I count what I gained: myself.
The most precious thing I own. And you can find that too.
Looking back, I hardly recognize the person I was: anxious, exhausted, a tired bureaucrat. Reading the cover of my novel All That is Yours still makes me shiver:
“Anna wanted to turn away from the path, even briefly. The independent Finn longed for a new kind of freedom before finding herself organizing already organized affairs in some central headquarters in Central Finland.”
It’s Okay to Be Scared
It’s okay to be scared. But don’t be afraid to listen to yourself.
Even a single intentional walk can spark clarity.
A short trip outside your usual circles can reconnect you to yourself.
A holiday should leave you empowered, not just until the flight home, but beyond into your everyday life.
How I Can Help
I guide people to reconnect with themselves, awaken their inner calling, and experience journeys that strengthen well-being. I’ve navigated many changes in life, and I’ve never felt more alive.
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For Readers Curious About the Story
And if you’re curious about the story that inspired part of this journey, my novel All That is Yours is available as a paperback or eBook on Amazon.
