I was sitting at the kitchen table, texting anyone I could think of who could help me. I was trying to figure out the rest of my life in one day. And then I stopped. I sat back and smiled at myself.

If there’s anything I’ve learned in life, it’s that life laughs at our plans. I’ve had many plans fall through in my life. Looking back now, I can say that I’m so grateful they did. I wouldn’t have been ready to have a full-time career at age 23. I wasn’t meant to stay sober in my 20’s. I wouldn’t have even been alive if I had followed through with the idea that I’d die by 30 years old.

That’s why I need to take each day one at a time. I have no idea what life is going to throw at me next! I feel like it’s going to be something really good though.

So… as I’m sitting here in the kitchen doing what I love most (writing), I can’t help but think that the plans my Higher Power has in store for me are much bigger than I can even imagine right now.

I have all these ideas of things I want for myself in life. But all I really have to do is take whatever the next step is that’s right in front of me.

Maybe I’ll finish writing my book one day. Maybe I’ll get my Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification one day. Maybe I’ll get that second bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on mindfulness one day. Maybe my blog will get more than 75 followers one day. Maybe I’ll move away one day. Maybe I’ll learn how to use my camera on manual mode one day. Maybe I’ll find the love of my life one day. Maybe I’ll actually have some self-confidence once day. Maybe I’ll do and have all of these things!!

Thinking about this all at once will do nothing but give me a headache. I’m not supposed to know where life will take me. Sure, I can take some steps toward any of those things I listed, but they’re never guaranteed.

And, I will never know until I try them; one day at a time.

Sending love and light, Kel.