I Moved Across the Country: Maybe You Should Too.

Why I made the decision to move away from my home state. The good, bad, and magnificent.

For those who know me personally or follow my social media account, it is apparent that I made a major decision in 2022. I moved from my home state of South Carolina to big ole' Texas. Although the decision may have seemed farfetched to many, it was a calculated move that I believe is worth blogging about. Below I give you my 3 top reasons for moving across the country and perhaps you may contemplate making a similar decision for yourself.

Facing My Fear

Believe it or not, one of the biggest reasons for me going through with my big move was the mere fact that it scared me to do it. I knew deep down that if fear was present then there must be a purpose behind it. Growing up I was always careful and afraid to take risks due to not wanting to make mistakes. Basically I was a perfectionist. Perfectionism at it's core is a fear of failure or looking bad to others. At my big age of 27, I have learned that failure is just another part of life and it really is not a big deal. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs and billionaires can retort a past full of closed doors, hiccups, and "no's". Bottom line, if I moved to Texas and absolutely hated it (which I considered as failure) then I could just go back home. No biggie.

Getting Out of My Comfort Zone

Growing up in South Carolina I had gotten accustomed to a particular way of life and was content. I was content renting my little cottage, content with my job, and content with my life overall. Everything was nice and easy. Sounds good right? Honestly at first it was. I was enjoying my life doing what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it, but something was missing. Peace. I knew that I was living a mediocre life compared to the life that God wanted for me. I was reaching a point in my walk with Christ where I could not get the victory over certain situations based on the environment I was in. I spent too much time socializing, hanging out, and living my best life. I was finding it more difficult to grow as a person being surrounded by people who loved and knew the old me. I knew that I needed to get away for a season and be alone in order for God to truly get His hands on my life. That was the hardest part of my move and the main reason why it took me a whole year to finally do it. God had blessed me with a job where I could travel and basically work anywhere in the US, but for a whole year I never worked more than 45 mins from my home. Eventually we see who won that battle.

Growth

One of the hardest things to do is to leave all that you know to pursue an unknown. That is what I felt called to do. I do not know how long I will be in Texas, who I will meet while I'm here, or where I will go next. What I do know is that this time away from home will be well spent with Jesus. I am excited to see what will become of me and how God will use this move to unveil my purpose. Growth comes from a challenge and does not always feel good. Have I had bad days here? Yes. Do I miss my family? Of course! My grandparents lived less than 15 minutes away from me in South Carolina and not being able to easily access my family is tough, however I have no regrets!

Bottom line moving for me was a mixture of calling, personal growth, and "why the hell not". Growing up your life is mostly created and managed for you based on circumstances you can not control. As an adult, I now have full control of my life and I choose to live a loud one. If you have been feeling the urge to do something similar, then it's time to holler with me.