Hello there. My name’s Matthew. Born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, near the foothills of the Appalachians, I grew up loving nature, the untamed forests and the adventure implied while roaming the wilderness. For reason’s outside my own logic, I followed my heart and relocated to Charlotte, NC in the spring of 2020. So many good intentions in the beginning. Most ended with counteractive results when all was finally said and done. Or maybe I just have some animal magnetism which pushes me down the paths of most resistance.
Regardless, now at the end of a seven year relationship, I’m able to begin living with greater self-awareness and greater focus on myself. Moving to the Blue Ridge Mountains in western NC and beginning a new life is what’s best – I’ve decided. A clean slate in a nice area I always wanted to live. It all cataclysmically crashed into place. And here I am. At 35 years old, I’m starting from scratch…
On my own, for the very first time.
Remember to Breath
Now, my past experiences and natural disposition want to elicit every emotion imaginable when faced with such a decision. I’m gonna avoid that impulse. Throughout my life I’ve encountered exalted highs and endured terrific lows. Experiencing almost the full spectrum of life’s challenges with a few triumphs along the way. I feel lucky so many lessons and opportunities for growth were given to me. I do however feel guilty I didn’t pick up on many of them sooner, I feel guilty they happened at all. Many more lessons to come, I’m sure.
Ideally, this next chapter will be an exploration in self-discovery, introspection, and with a little well-placed effort, some much needed healing. My goal is to channel all the transformative forces at play in the universe. To gain strength and clearer insights; to seek out peace and harmony and find serenity. All while learning to infuse my life with evermore abundance, joy, and love. Let’s hope for the best.
All are welcome to travel along with me.
Please pardon any mess, I wasn’t planning on company.
Either way, thanks so much for stopping by!
what a wonderful adventure you have ahead of you. I can feel the excitement through your words. You will succeed and be happy. I just know it!
Hi Matt, I just read your blog and your intro. very very well written! In my opinion, for whatever that is worth, you are definitely on the right path. Actually I am envious of you and there was a time back in June of 1979 that I almost did the same thing you are doing. And now 43 years later I still wish I had. Long story… Anyway I am going to live vicariously through your blog. I’m looking forward to our journey!