Sacrifice

"What are you willing to give up in order to follow your call?" Sacrifice says Thomas Moore, is "the shadow in the calling." It reminds us that we pay a price for every choice and that life doesn't hold still. It constantly gives over this for that; it wears down its banks and changes course; it's a propeller that spins so fast it only appears to be solid, but you don't dare try and grasp it.

From Sacrifice The Shadow in the Calling

As my life continues to transition I am asking myself what I want, what I am willing to give up and when I am going to make the change to follow a more meaningful path. Last week I made a choice to end a long term commitment to my softball team. As trivial as this may sound it has a far reaching impact on an entire team of people. They have counted on me for three years and they were expecting that I would be there for them again next year. I experienced a sense of loss in letting go of the team and the commodore and yet I also felt the rush of freedom and excitement at the new opportunities to come.

So what do I plan to do with my extra time? I have already put the wheels in motion to work on my art, to volunteer and to travel. I seek to expand my knowledge and understanding through reading and study. To move forward and gain new perspectives sometimes we simply need to make a decision and accept the price of that decision. We cannot get to second base if we keep our feet on first. Funny how this statement rings true for me in my quest for a higher understanding of life.