by Tonya Williams…
I’ve decided to move.
Last week, I took my daughter to Wannado City. It is the place where kids can go and do what they “wanna do” and be what they “wanna be.”
What a great concept! In a world where we are told what we should do, who we should be, what we should eat, what we should wear, what should make us happy, who we should love and hate, I am so thankful that there is a sanctuary buried in the heat of Fort Lauderdale where kids can escape the world of “shoulds” and, if only for four hours, live a life based on their own terms.
In Wannado City, there is only a buffet of opportunity. A girl can be a courageous fireman and fifteen minutes later, she’s singing on stage. She doesn’t realize that in the “real” world, according to the “experts,” that such a feat would be illogical and unrealistic.
The creators of Wannado were very clever. I imagine they were a group of adults who got fed up with men in suits telling them how to live their lives, so they created a place where beliefs are stripped and each kid is guarded against nay-sayers and pessimists. In fact, parents are not allowed in certain areas of Wannado, and rightfully so. I can hear the moms questioning why their daughter wants to fight fires and dads being overly concerned that their little boy wants to work in the salon.
In Wannado City, the Parent’s Lounge is located upstairs and hoards all the adults who have been inflicted with a good ole’ dose of social expectations, and they sit there, miserable and confused, while Johnny and Susie are living it up downstairs, doing what most would consider impossible in the “real world.”
I happen to love the impossible. I guess I got that trait from my mom, who at the age of three, was diagnosed with polio. In those days, people with polio were not given a lot of hope, but my mom went on to become one of the most talented people I know. She never became a runner (only because, it didn’t interest her), but she did become the Martha Stewart of our community, baking and flower arranging her way to success.
Then there are people like Sam Thompson, who decided to run 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states to support victims of Hurricane Katrina. Impossible? Sure, but Sam didn’t care. He did it anyway.
I’ve made the decision to move to Wannado City where impossible is an ugly word. Believe it or not, this city exists in the adult world. However it is not an amusement park; it is a way of life.
Moving to Wannado City requires a conscious choice to live by your own rules, to question the beliefs of others, and to live a life fueled by creativity.
Some call this kind of life unreasonable. Some call it unconventional. Some call it unrealistic.
I call it fun.
When someone tells you you cannot do something or that your goal is impossible, tell them you live in Wannado City. It’s a gated community, but beyond the gate is a world filled with joy and excitement. If anyone is interested in a new address, contact me.
Tonya Leigh Williams is a coach, speaker, and writer. She is dedicated to empowering women to create amazing lives and bodies without dieting, deprivation and drama. Her passion is helping women find freedom from body image, weight, and food issues. Tonya teaches the secrets of naturally slender people, coaches women on normal eating without deprivation, and shows women how to simultaneously transform their bodies while also living at peace within them. She has helped women lose weight, gain clarity and purpose, and step into a new life free of struggle. If you are interested in learning more about coaching with Tonya Leigh, please email her at info@tonyaleigh.com.
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