Our 23rd Month of Life in Gatlinburg: Calmer Waters and Taking Charge
Taking the time to get serious about my health and making better decisions for my mental well-being are two things I wanted to focus on more than I ever have. It has led to some pretty rattling information that in one sense was confusing, and the other became oh-so-clear to me. You could say it was a paradox I’m actually looking forward to potentially solving on my own. I owe that much to myself.
As far as Gatlinburg is concerned, I’ve habituated myself to the activities that give me the greatest sense of calm and inner peace. For example: the restaurants I love to visit, the people I encounter, my daily walks, and the places that bring me maximum comfort.
That’s not to say I am averse to challenging myself to wade into waters that are a bit chillier—I’m still weighing those options with care. If there’s anything you may have learned from me, it’s the fact I don’t work well under pressure. It’s why the pressure to write these articles only comes from within and not because I have to meet someone else’s deadlines.
For this reason, I highly question whether I’ll ever write for anyone else again. I actually enjoy and take pride in taking control over this portion of my life that doesn’t involve my full-time retail job. I’m not satisfied—I want to get better. And that’s exactly the kind of mindset I value moving forward. Now… let’s review my month in Gatlinburg!