The Unplanned Lesson From Our Australia & New Zealand Adventure
I’m writing to share a remarkable lesson life has thrown at us during what was supposed to be a simple family vacation to New Zealand - an adventure that turned into a profound lesson about the beauty of unplanned joys and the importance of truly disconnecting.
Our anticipation was high, but anxiety about the long flight lurked in the back of our minds. Upon arriving at the airport, laden with excitement and baggage, we hit our first snag - a booking mishap meant we would miss our connecting flight in LA. It felt like the universe’s first attempt to test our patience and adaptability. Instead of succumbing to frustration, we embraced it - we found our way to LA, where a peaceful night's sleep awaited us before heading to Sydney, a day later than planned.
And here’s where the universe seemed to whisper a profound message: stop trying to control every aspect of life. It urged me to pause, to experience genuine pleasure in the present, and to understand that sometimes the best way to sculpt the future we yearn for is by allowing space for unexpected happiness. This unplanned detour wasn’t a setback; it was an invitation to live fully, to laugh at the face of unpredictability, and to appreciate the raw beauty of now.
This experience has taught me more about the essence of a true vacation. It's about surrendering control, engaging deeply with the present, and allowing those unscripted moments to fill our lives with joy and contentment. It’s a lesson I'm eager to carry with me, not just in travel, but in every aspect of life.
I wanted to share this with you, hoping it might inspire you to find peace in the unplanned, to seek joy in the present, and to remember that sometimes, letting go is the best way to seize control of our happiness. After all, isn't that the kind of future we're all craving?
This trip, I am setting aside the to-do list and letting my body and spirit guide me. My plan is simple yet profound: to rest when I feel the need, to savor meals without the constraint of schedules, to move and stretch when it sparks joy within me, and most importantly, to connect deeply with my family. I intend to find laughter in the smallest of moments and soak in the joy that life generously offers. This approach isn't just for today but a gentle nudge toward how I wish to lead a more fulfilling, joyful life.
Sending you all my love!
Ali
P.S. This year in my programs, I have added new teaching on increasing your vibrational energy and living your purpose based on your energy. I will be teaching this at our upcoming retreat in the Berkshires this September. We have our final few spots left, and we would love to welcome you. You can check out the full agenda HERE.
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