Stealth Doesn't Mean Gone

For the past year, I have been "stealth"! If you think I was gone, well, not exactly. Stealth to me has been a quite and reflective period in my life. I highly recommend everyone to seriously disconnect and go STEALTH. Here is what I did.

First, deactivated my FaceBook account, then reduced or eliminated any social media chatter, finally became an observer of those around me and learned a lot by listening.

During this time, I navigated through two immediate family deaths that left a question I am still trying to answer. "How do you want to be remembered", and does it really matter. Having the honor to speak on behalf of the family that had passed, allowed me to learned about who they were and find deep meanings in the way they were. Connections soon became obvious where they weren't noticed before. This happens only when you go STEALTH.

Another task I took on during my STEALTH mode was purging. Everything that didn't have a purpose went to charity or Western Waste (our trash company). This included my office, home and vehicle! I loved the simpler and cleaner environment. Now I make it a point to purge weekly and either value what I have or move it forward. My daughter isn't too keen on that yet and manages to hide the crippled dolls and other tokens.

I also, began calling people more. I read and observed so much during my STEALTH mode that I realized people (including me) were not talking. Me a PR girl, who loves to communicate suddenly felt lost without being able to do a status update. So I called people, I called my parents, I called my brother and sister, I called my friends and coworkers. I tried calling before any electronic communication. It was nice and most people, at first thought, what is wrong (why are you calling). But soon, it was obvious I was just calling. Then I called those people who come to mind but you never follow-up on. I called them too. It was great.

Now after being STEALTH, I am reformulating myself to move forward in a new way. Just because you tweet, FaceBook and text doesn't mean you communicate. After all the social media buzz some will return to talking and writing with a pen and use social media to strengthen their relationships. There isn't anything that can replace a conversation or a face to face meeting. These encounters are refreshing. Isn't that amazing? As you take part in the very important social media chatter and online, tweeting parties, ask yourself... Can You go STEALTH and observe and talk to someone?


As for me, I am surfacing but still have a lot to learn and I am enjoying being on this side. Don't worry, just because you don't see me, doesn't mean I don't see you.

I will be posting some of my magical STEALTH moments in the upcoming days, including my experience with Eat, Pray, Love, which you will love.

My dear Jetsetters, remember you don't have to hop on a plane or sail the sea to escape.

Lots of Love,

Lulu-