My mind was racing...what if? So many possibilities of failure flooded my thoughts. I was frozen and unable to make a decision. As time marched on, I felt more like a caged animal – restless and agitated. I had worked so hard to get where I was. Why was I unhappy? What should I do next?

I noticed this small voice telling me to start a business. I heard it but wasn’t ready to listen. It was crazy talk. My formal training was in computer science but my heart was telling me to open a landscaping business. It. Made. No. Sense. There wasn’t a clear path and I was afraid.

The more I resisted, the more trapped I felt. Finally, I gave in, took a leap of faith and started the business. It was hard. I spent all my extra time learning about plants, landscaping and business. My husband, grandma and friends helped get it going. Looking back, it’s one of the best chapters of my life.

I learned how much I enjoyed being outside, meeting new people and creating something beautiful. I discovered that I could do much more than I ever imagined. Taking this step in faith was a lesson. One that couldn’t be taught. It had to be experienced.

We ran the business for a few years and have a lot of good memories. Stepping away from what was comfortable into the unknown brought so much joy and freedom. Those few years changed my life and I am so grateful. It prepared me to embrace change, listen to my heart more and understand that with faith comes freedom.