Feeling lost can be scary. It can also be exhilarating.

Which path will you choose when you come to your next fork in the road? For me, following my inner compass is the key to finding my way through the forest of transformation and blazing my own trail. I’ve reinvented myself a few times already, both personally and professionally. When I see a roadblock, I find a detour and usually make a friend along the way. My latest endeavor, Zabelicious Life, has been a labor of love mixed with highs and lows. Now, I find myself at another fork in the road, asking myself, where do I go from here? How can I take Zabelicious Life to the next level? Phase two of my business plan has been on hold since the pandemic. Perhaps fear of failure is the real reason. Time to face my fears and take a walk in the wild.

Wandering in the woods without any distractions allows me time to brainstorm new ideas. As the creative juices flow, I usually end up getting lost. Animals have an innate sense of finding their way home. Not all humans do. I am one of those humans. Before GPS, if we didn’t have a paper map, we had to rely on instincts. My sense of direction isn’t always the best. My sense of adventure is superb, allowing me to face my fear of failure and leave the road to regret behind. Getting lost is often the way I find myself.

Listening to my inner compass, I discover a scenic route home, filled with paths of possibility.

It takes courage for me to stay grounded and dodge falling rocks along the path. Creating a mind map of my goals helps guide me. Daydreaming comes easily in my forest of transformation, which reminds me of my purpose. I trust my heart and continue to blaze my own trail as a nurturer, connector, explorer and storyteller. Zabelicious Life is evolving. Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride filled with new adventures.

The next time you come to a fork in the road of life, leave the GPS behind. Go for a walk, wander and get a little lost.

Not sure which path to take? Let’s map it out together! Here are some life coaching tips to guide you:

• Leave the road to regret behind.

• Listen to your inner compass.

• Stay grounded and true to your goals.

• Explore the paths of possibility.

• Face fear with a sense of adventure.

• Daydream in the forest of transformation.

• Trust your heart and blaze your own trail.

If you’re lucky, you might get lost and find yourself.

Dig Deeper & Journal It

• Where do you see yourself on the road of life; at a fork in the road, a roadblock, or a dead end?

• Create a mind map with paths of possibility, and any roadblocks you see along your journey.

• How can you use your mind map to maneuver around the twists, turns, and bumps in the road of life?

• Which paths will nourish your soul, and honor your dreams? Highlight those radiant routes on your mind map.

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• Still feeling lost or stuck at a roadblock and having trouble getting started on journaling? Read “Why Journal?”