Reader,​
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Fourteen years ago today, I was taking on one of the biggest adventures of my life.

All my belongings were packed into a pod somewhere in transit, and I was driving my little Mazda Tribute, with my beagle Frankie, my birdies, my houseplants, and a few other things I knew I’d need in the interim. I was moving from Florida to Oregon — from one far corner of the country to the opposite one.

I used to describe it as moving from one end of the rainbow to the other.

My Facebook flashbacks right now are filled with photos from that trip — open roads, wide skies, and the thrill of seeing places I’d never seen before. I’d done plenty of road-tripping before, but this was different. It wasn’t just travel — it was transition.

I didn’t know where I’d be living when I arrived, what town I’d end up in, or what waited on the other side. I only knew that I was heading to the Northwest Regional Lavender Conference — a gathering of growers, artisans, and dreamers — and that somehow, the rest would unfold when I got there.

And it did.

That trip reminded me how important it is to stay curious — to let wonder lead, even when the path isn’t clear. Growth doesn’t always follow a straight line, and beginnings don’t always need a map. Sometimes, it’s enough to trust the quiet pull forward and see where the road unfolds.

If you’re at a crossroads with your business or your emails — unsure what direction to take or what comes next — maybe it’s time to let curiosity drive for a bit. You don’t have to have all the pins placed on your map to start moving forward.

Sometimes all it takes is one good conversation to find your direction. If you’d like someone to bounce ideas off of — or just chat about a road trip you’ve taken or anything else that's been on your mind — I’d love to share a coffee chat with you.
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Talk soon,
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Dana 🌸