Insurance With Chantel

Well…this is 42. What a year it has been. Let’s start off with saying thank you to everybody who wished me a happy birthday today. I felt so loved 🫶

There are a few things I was reminded of this last year. I will share a couple of them…

1. Joy and sorrow can coexist at the same time. Watching our long life friends say goodbye to their mother and my parents losing their best friend mixed with reconnecting through tears and laughter.
2. My children who are growing up way too fast but also loving this stage with them. The memories we have been made, the conversations we had, even the hard moments of disagreement has made us better people because we don’t give up on the most important thing - connection.
3. Taking risks sounds like fun but involve a lot of hard work. Watching my husband who continues to work while getting his masters in counseling all while caring for his wife and children reminds me that I am one lucky lady to have snatched him up over 20 years ago.

I could go on about so much more but I will save that for another post.

Here’s to another year around the sun ☀️ Whatever this year holds, I will face it head on and make the most of every opportunity while still remembering to take time for family and friends and myself.

Anybody else struggle with perfection? 🙋‍♀️

Over the years as a mother and business owner, I have had to learn to keep focused on my purpose vs what I can do and how successful it can look. I tell my piano students all the time that it’s about progress, not perfection. I still find myself on days comparing and listening to that voice of doubt. But that voice is getting quieter and I am staying strong to my focus.

Our purpose can change a little in life as we enter different seasons. But ultimately my purpose in all I do is to be genuine and honest. To be there for my children and husband as they need me. To show up for my clients and provide them with the best care I can.

Share with me what you feel your purpose in life is in the comments below

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