Full of Gratitude

I am so grateful to have such a loving and supportive family. So grateful to have such a close relationship with my mom. Someone to share so much with, someone I trust and enjoy. Someone who entertains me, teaches me, listens to me, and guides me. I tend to tear up when I think about how much she means to me. How she has always been there to help me through all of life's transitions, helping me stay with my path, my journey. She's like my guardian angel and Fairy Godmother - Always there to help with guidance or dresses!

As I embark on the next steps of my journey, I am full of gratitude.
Thank you family, thanks mom.

Scenarios

Do Not Do Not Do Not go through life contemplating and scheming through all sorts of scenarios of what is going to happen next; or what will happen if you do this and this but not that and perhaps that other thing. This way of thinking will drive you batty! Having a plan is fine, but trusting that a plan will materialize is even better.

Do Do Do let yourself dream and imagine whatever you like, let yourself be free without limitations, let yourself trust in a higher power that will take care of your needs and heart's desires. Allow this sense to enter into your thought rather than chaos filled with human footsteps of how to get from A to B.

Stepping back for a moment, taking situations and self out of the picture, often offers us peace of mind.

NYC in 1 Week!!! YAY!

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The love of my life, the place I dream about during the year (winter specifically), where my childhood memories live, the place that taught me to love the sun and love to swim; this place is now cold and rainy. haha It's so sad! I know I shouldn't complain at all, I'm lucky to have a place to go like this, but I've only been able to come this summer 3 times. The first visit was a bit iffy weather wise, the second had beautiful weather but was cut short, and this visit has only given us one great beach day and its almost time to leave. Now I love our little cabin in the woods and listening to the wind in the trees and the billowing waves, but I love basking in the sun and diving in the waves even more. Mother and I are a cute duo, trying to relax and not be too sad while we drink our coffee and read, but the truth is that we are both what you may call sun worshipers and definitely beach bums.

Fall is certainly in the air here. Fall - a new school year, new colors in the air, and new beginnings. My journey is getting ready for one of its big transitions this year. I'm going to go sublet in NYC in just a little over a week! This "girl time" with mom has been so nice to get ready for this next step. As well as being in such a serene and beautiful (when its not raining ha) place before I hit the city that is wall to wall people. I'm trying to soak as much nature in as possible. I'm always excited for new beginnings and I love that soon I will be working and filling my days with purpose. Remembering to balance things will be my goal, and remembering to be open minded, trusting, and loving. This transition will be a smooth one and I honestly think that it is the right next transition for me and my journy.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all they ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

"Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."

- Proverbs 3

on the go.

Is this normal? As soon as I get a break from traveling or work I take about one or two days of absolute laziness then get super antsy to get back on the road and do something! I can try to make my "days off" feel productive with tasks like laundry, errands, and working out; but I do so enjoy a real job or sense of purpose. Don't get me wrong lazy days are nice, though I prefer to spend them with friends and not alone. I know - I can't forget about balance. So until I head towards my next destination I will just balance my days with productivity and peace.

My Lake Michigan.... my favorite place to relax, regroup, and get a great tan.