Live Life Large

I just finished reading Katy Hutchison’s memoir Walking After Midnight. This is a story of Katy’s journey after losing her husband Bob to murder when he checked on a teenagers’ party at a friend’s house in Squamish. Katy was left a widow with four-year old twins Emma & Sam. It is a story of how her life unfolds after this horrific event and the choices that she makes.

I lived in Squamish when this happened. I remember the code of silence that hung over the town as we looked for answers. I remember the criticism that was given to Katy for leaving and starting her life again in Victoria. In reading the memoir I have a clear understanding of this woman’s courage and why she took the path that she did. 

For me it is an excellent reminder of how we can live our life to the fullest by honouring what lies deep at our core. We are always moving to a bigger version of ourselves. The experiences and challenges we are given ensure that is always happening. The choices we make and how we answer is where we have an opportunity to live life large. Although my life experiences pale in comparison to what others face I realize that I have this part of me that absolutely will not give up. I have this voice that is always challenging the situations I am faced with and I ultimately find the higher path. It is this same voice that gets me really excited about Life Coaching and helping others to realize their path in life. It is a way of awakening to our higher purpose and taking control of our life. I believe that we all have an opportunity to make a difference in this life. The first step is to answer when we hear that voice, and step up to the challenge. We also don’t need to do this alone. We can solicit the support of friends and family and groups of like minded individuals to help.

Living life large is not about becoming something we are not. It is about fully embracing who we are.