Have you ever been on the edge of something big? It may scare you, and yet somehow you know it’s right?

That’s where I’m at right now.

During the last few months, I’ve been on the edge of a change. Once I made the decision, doors have opened and things have happened I never could have imagined. I’ve been almost tearful at times (ok fully tearful at one time… nearly the “ugly cry”…), just amazed at how the universe lays a path and makes it happen. It’s like a crazy puzzle that has come together in ways I never could have foreseen. Yeah, it’s beyond cool.

I’ve had opportunities arise, and people come out of the woodwork to make things a reality. I know for certain this is the path I am supposed to take at this time. I feel a sense of peace about it, and the decisions I have made as a result. I feel good, and clear.

So, what the heck?

Maybe it’s because I’m turning 40 next year, and I finally feel comfortable in my own skin.

Maybe it’s because I took an awesome-ly eye-opening class called Heartspark.

Maybe it’s because I knew deep inside this was the path I knew was right. Maybe it’s the supportive pep talk my husband gave me on Mother’s Day, that nearly sent me into the “ugly cry” in a public restaurant (because he’s awesome, and I’m one lucky gal.)

Maybe it’s my son telling me he was excited for summer so he could spend more time with me.

I believe, it’s because it’s the right time.

Here’s the short version.

As of this week, my membership site has a new owner, and I’m in the process of winding down the tech and organizing consulting side of my business. There, I said it. On a blog, published on the internet for all eternity. I’m so blissfully happy. Not just for me, but for the awesome person that is now at the helm of SOHO Tech Training. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve told her I’m so happy for her (and would totally hang out at her house if she didn’t live on the other side of the country from me.) I know, it sounds weird, but it’s really truly how I feel. She’s the right person for that community, and I have nothing but good thoughts and well wishes for her and the members as they embark on the next chapter. What an awesome thing to have been a part of. I’m one lucky gal.

Where to from here?

I’m still doing some speaking, and I am fairly certain in the future it will be a part of “what I do.” I love presenting helpful topics, enlightening people and mostly being someone who helps shed light on a subject in a way people had never thought of. I hope to have the opportunity to do that more. But, for now, I’m going to lay low.

I have interests, I have passions, and I have things to say. At this point, I’m working on a new project. It is still in development, totally for enjoyment and personal bliss, and it works around my lifestyle. I’ll announce that soon (to my new mailing list), but for now, I’m enjoying the process. I’m taking time to do it right. Some things you just can’t rush. Who knows where it will lead?

Taking some time.

I started my organizing business seven years ago. My son was a toddler. He’s now on the verge of wrapping up elementary school. It’s gone fast. So, this summer, I’m focusing on enjoying time with him and my family. I’m taking time off. I’m ruthlessly going through my office, organizing and recycling. I’m stopping to smell the roses, and planting hydrangeas. I’m going to paint my kitchen. GOING TO. I’m going to walk my puppy, and let her swim in the lake. I’m taking some road trips with my hubby and son. We’re going to sleep in, drink coffee all over the state, travel places I’ve not seen yet, eat ice cream, get creative, learn to take better pictures, try new recipes, get outside, and have as much fun as we can possibly stand. It’s going to be a great summer.

I’m grateful.

I’ve been lucky to meet people on my path. I’ve made wonderful friends, made awesome memories. I’ve learned so much, and whatever is next, I carry it all with me. My heart is full, my mind is clear.

I’m not gone.

I’m still around. Here, here and here. I’m still writing, still learning, still thinking. I’m making room for life and priorities. I’m not disappearing and fading into the sunset. But, I’ll be sitting with my family watching the sunset, and roasting marshmallows around a fire for the next couple months.

It’s a new chapter.

I’m excited to see what’s next, and I’d be honored if you’d still hang with me, post-Professional-Organizer and post-Small-Business-Technology-Consultant. There’s a whole book to go after this chapter closes. We’ll see what the future holds… I may even blog about it here.

Turning the page…