Day 1,287 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Thursday – 5/13/2021

What a fun date night

What a fun date night with Steve! We did a Locations wine tasting with small plates at Sweetwater Country Club last night. Our good friends joined us plus we met some new friends. I love that as it seems like a long time since we were able to do that on a regular basis. Plus, I got to dress up and wear heels. Yay!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day, you’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So let the journey begin…

It was November 2017 and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So I promised my parents to find joy in the journey everyday on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others. 

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others find joy in their journey.

Day 1,286 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Wednesday – 5/12/2021

Giving or Taking?

Giving or Taking? “Money is waiting for you” – the subject line of a message in my email box. It was from PayPal – yes, the real PayPal. This was not a scam. Of course, I was curious on who it was from. It was from Jake (he had a last name but that doesn’t matter). I don’t know Jake, so why would he be sending me money? So, I emailed him and asked if he was looking for a different Callie Teegardin. He was so grateful to hear from me. In PayPal, you have an option to refund a payment instead of accepting it. That money from Jake was not mine to “take” and so refunding him was the only option.

This whole scenario got me thinking about this notion of “taking”. It’s easy, when you think about taking, when it’s money that is truly not yours. Though there are other areas in “taking” that are so not black and white.

Recently I’ve seen a lot of “taking” when it comes to business. I know many people who have some aspect selling involved in their career/business. I love sales and I love the type of sales I’ve chosen as my primary occupation. Though I have never liked the “taking” that I see that happens. When I was in corporate, I never left to go a different company in the same industry. I didn’t think that was right. I couldn’t leave one company and tell my customers oh, I told you that company is great but now, this one is better. It never sat right.

And I get it, people leave companies for all kinds of reasons. We each have the right to go where it makes sense for us. I completely get that.

Giving or Taking?

What I don’t get is why when someone leaves, they try to focus on “taking” from their counterparts. Take those with you that you personally sponsored though going after your side line, crossline and upline’s customer and affiliates, by telling that person why the new company is better than the old company – well your “taking” – sorry, but you really are. Disparaging a company by saying, the new company is better because…., you are only saying that because you are trying to “take” people from the other company. It may be better for you, but you don’t know if it’s really better for them. It’s your opinion. There are plenty of people to talk to without going after the business of your friends. When you do, you are focused on the best interest of you, not everyone else. And in my book, that is “taking”.

You can give or you can take. When you give, God gives back. When you take, you may have short term success, you may even have monetary success, though is a person who is focused on taking, truly successful? Because to me, success is about more than just money. It’s all aspects of life including respecting the relationships and the people in your life.

There are times in my life that I have definitely been more of a taker. I’m not perfect. I am human. Though I try to live my life focused on giving and being aware of when I am taking from others – let it be from their check book, their time, their relationship, or their resources.

Day 1,285 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Tuesday – 5/11/2021

We don’t always know

We don’t always know where the path will lead or the potential twists and turns along the way. Though when you take the unknown path, knowing that by the grace of God, you can get through anything, it’s worth it.

My path has had good times and hard times, love and tears, sweat and fun, wins and losses. It may not be the path others would take, though I’m so glad I took this path as it got me to this exact moment. I am who I am today because of my path, because of my journey. It’s not always been pretty though it has been worth it!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day, you’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So let the journey begin…

It was November 2017 and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So I promised my parents to find joy in the journey everyday on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others. 

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others find joy in their journey.

Day 1,284 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Monday – 5/10/2021

I love my yoga studio

I love my yoga studio. Last year I decided it was time to get back to yoga and a few days later a flyer showed up in the mail that a studio was opening a half mile from my house.

They’ve now been open for a year and today they surprised each of us with a rose after class. What a thoughtful way for them to appreciate their clients. Simple acts of appreciation can truly make a difference when you are building a business and working with clients. Thank you YogaSix for being so awesome!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day, you’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So let the journey begin…

It was November 2017 and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So I promised my parents to find joy in the journey everyday on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others. 

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others find joy in their journey.

Day 1,283 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Sunday – 5/9/2021

My Mother’s Day project

My Mother’s Day project was working on cleaning out my closet. My mom would have been so proud. It feels good to get rid of things that don’t fit and outdated clothes and shoes. Plus, I love when my closet is organized.

It reminded me when I was going through my divorce and my mom came to visit me in my apartment. We went through every piece of clothing and purged a ton. On some of them, she just laughed and laughed. I think she would have been laughing again on this project with a few of the items. And then she would be happy that my closet was organized as my closet was always messy when I was growing up and it drove her crazy. LOL

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.

Day 1,282 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Saturday -5/8/2021

It’s official!

It’s official!  Steve has played his first 18-hole round of golf!

We had a great time playing and I’m quite impressed with him. He’s definitely a lot better than I was when I started. Maybe it has something to do with patience as Steve definitely has a lot more of that than me. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.

Day 1,281 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Friday – 5/7/2021

So much Fun

So much fun to celebrate Tina & Taylor’s birthday with a Neon themed Glow Party! Balloons, black lights, and all things that glow! What a great night and thanks to Chef for an amazing dinner!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.

Day 1,280 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Thursday – 5/6/2021

signs with sayings

My office walls are covered with signs with sayings and paintings from different places in the world I have visited or painted by my parents.

It’s definitely very full though I love it. It makes me happy, and they all hold a special meaning to me. It’s a symbol of who I am, where I’ve been and where I’m going. As I was sitting at my desk and glancing at the wall, this one stuck out today. This was one of two signs my mom made me and gave to me for Christmas. I love it because when you combine your heart and brains together, magical, and powerful things can happen! I have followed this motto for the past several years in my life and I’m so glad I have!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.

Day 1,279 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Wednesday – 5/5/2021

What a fun evening

What a fun evening! It started with Steve and I taking the Bryars’ to Sweetwater for 9-holes of golf before sunset and then Cinco de Mayo festivities and food at the clubhouse. What a fun evening. This was Steve’s first round and to celebrate him on the golf course, I BIRDIED the first hole! Woohoo!! That is definitely a first. My first Sweetwater Birdie and to do it on the first hole! What a great way to start our evening! It was wonderful to be outdoors, and we had lots of laughs!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.

Day 1,278 – Finding Joy in the Journey – Tuesday – 5/4/2021

Such a fun evening

Such a fun evening with these amazing women! Just over eleven years ago we all joined SendOutCards together and this was my very first team. Later that year we all attended our first convention together in Salt Lake City. We’ve had many laughs and even some tears since then. They were the very first team in my business and the creators of the WOW team name. I feel truly blessed to have Janice, Donna and Melanie in my life. We may not all live in Waterside anymore though it was so fun to get together and hang out like old times. We even allowed the guys to come along. LOL! Such a great evening. Love you ladies!

About “Finding Joy”

And I’m off…. the 16-day adventure begins. The timing of this trip is interesting so I’m naming it “Finding Joy in the Journey.” I’ll be doing one dedicated post each day (at the end of the day or next morning). Since I typically post more than once a day.

You’ll find it as a black and white photo. I’ll share the joy of the journey (on the trip or through this season), where I’m finding it and what I’m learning. I hope to inspire myself along the way. And if I can inspire others too, that would be a gift. So, let the journey begin…

It was November 2017, and I was ready to head off on a sixteen-day trip.  Nine days before leaving, my mom, unexpectedly, passed away from a heart attack. It shook me to my core.  I had always been told the 40’s are the best years of your life.  And in a matter of three years, since turning the age of 40, I had gone through a divorce and lost both parents. 

I contemplated canceling the trip though I knew my mom would not be happy with that decision. She would want me to continue living my life.  My parents did not raise me to sit back and watch life; instead to fully participate in every moment. So, I promised my parents to find joy in the journey every day on my sixteen-day trip and share my experience with others.

Little did I know what “Finding the Joy in the Journey” would turn into when I acted on the prompting to share my experience on a daily basis.  It helped me see life differently and my wish is that it will inspire others to find joy in their journey.