Hello, and happy July!
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May I share a confession?
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If you gave me a choice between getting a colonoscopy or a thorough home inspection, I'd have to flip a coin.
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But in mid-June I accepted a contract to sell our house, so I had no choice but to submit to the probing of alllll the nooks and crannies.
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The buyers' inspector soon presented a 56-page report detailing our sweet home's every fault and failing.
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Why I Need a Butler
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I thought I'd cleaned our Bosch dishwasher until it gleamed, but nonetheless it was noted: "There is some microbial growth on the door seal."
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The bathroom cabinet I've carelessly flung open daily for two decades is, according to the findings, "not secured to the wall properly."
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The worst personal transgression (page 35) was discovering that I'd forgotten a mousetrap set behind the refrigerator when Biden was still president.
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The inspector helpfully shared a dark photo of the dusty, linty (and thankfully mouse-less) space for the buyers, realtors, and lender to view.
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It was accompanied with the damning comment: "Evidence of pests in the kitchen."
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Are you talkin' to me?'
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The Obstacle is the Path
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The realtors are pros, but the process of selling our house has nonetheless been challenging.
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I mentally swat away unhelpful thoughts like: Why is this so hard? and Others seem to do this with more ease and Where did I put the margarita pitcher?
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βSusie Moore, author of the book Let It Be Easy, gave me a different perspective about navigating big changes.
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She said in a recent video, "Being willing to be uncomfortable has always been my definition of authentic confidence."
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Say what, now?
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Susie asks, "What could be possible for you if you're willing to experience some discomfort?"
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Good Things Often Don't Come Easily
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My goal is to downsize and move closer to family.
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The trade off? I have to experience upheaval and discomfort, including an inspector poking around in dusty places. That's the deal.
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Think of the life-changing things we can do, though, if we're willing to live in unease, humility, or the Land of Limbo for a while:
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- Grow a family
- Start a business
- Travel to a foreign country
- Learn a new skill
- Fall in love
- Relocate to a different home
- Write a book
- Master epic dance movesβ
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How about you?
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What's something you did that made you uncomfortable at the time, but ultimately improved your life?
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What brave, potentially hard thing are you thinking about doing now?
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Drop me a note at elizagcross@gmail.com. I'd love to hear and share your stories.
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And now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my dust bunnies in a row.
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Enjoy these beautiful summer days of July,
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