Yesterday I watched as my sister Kate married her Christian and it was incredible to be able to witness it, to see the love that they have for each other and the childlike joy that was emanating from both of them.
I remember a few years ago Kate asking if I wanted to go to see the band The Presets, I said no and so she went on her own. That was the night she met Christian.
This post isn't about HR or work or management or anything like that, it's about choices, taking chances and making life happen for you. I was recently single about the time that they met and it took me more than a year before I would let anyone else in, I said no to more people and more opportunities in that year than I ever have. At the time it was because I said I was making a choice to be single and that I didn't want a relationship, but really it was because I was scared. I was scared to love someone, I was scared to let go and I was scared to trust.
Last night I was speaking to Christian's Mum and she was saying how beautiful the relationship that Kate and Christian have is, and how we are all so privileged to not only be a part of their lives but to witness the love and connection that they share. And I couldn't agree more, to see my sister so happy and so in love was one of the happiest days of my life.
I am so proud of her for being the person that she is, creative, spiritual, loving, and open. There are so many times over the last few years that Kate has said yes, from going to the presets gig on her own, to moving to Perth and trekking through Nepal.
I wish Kate and Christian every happiness and all of the joy that they deserve and I will try to be more like her and be open to the new possibilities, opportunities and experiences that I am presented with.
Lovely post and a great start to my week.
ReplyDeleteI can’t help but wonder "what if Kate hadn't gone to see the Presets and stayed home instead?" She probably would have missed out on all the joy and new beginnings of meeting the love of her life.
The really sad thing is that neither of them would have been the wiser….I wonder how many new opportunities and adventures we are ignorant of and never get to experience because we “stayed home” when we should have gone to “the presets” or the networking event or whatever it may be.
Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes to the new Couple.
Tamkara Adun.
Wow. Really powerful post Ellison. It really hit me and made me think about my own life. Which made me send not only your post but the following email as well to my girlfriend.
ReplyDelete"This post sums up how one night, one event, one chance can truly change our lives forever.
Like attending my first ever networking event in 2008 (where I got my first job) to signing up for a mixed touch football team in 2010 (where I met my girlfriend). Both were relatively small decisions at the time but both have fundamentally changed my life for the better.
Just thought I'd let you know that."
Thanks for your thoughts @Tamkara & @DamonKlotz.
ReplyDeleteYou raise a good point @Tamkara, how many times do we say no and have no idea about what we've missed out on, it's one of the reasons that I'm now committed to taking chances now in my own life.
Thanks for sharing the post with your GF Damon, sounds like you're already taking chances and saying yes to love and new opportunities :)