Uplifted Travels

I am a strong believer in taking risks, being in the moment. However, I have also learned the Universe sends us tests, to see if our intentions and wants are faithful. Sometimes, those opportunities or people who enter our lives, are just a deterrence from what is truly meant and waiting for us.

We often set boundaries for ourselves as a way of playing safe; not wanting to feel disappointed should it not come into fruition. Our friend/foe ego doing her usual dance. Recognize firstly, the feeling of disappointment is not from “failing” but from expectations. So go past your comfort zone, surrender to the moment and trust that if you gave birth to the thought .... then it is indeed possible.

The light in me ... sees and honors the light in you. 🦋🙏 May we all be seen for exactly who we are. *
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are in adequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” ~ Marianne Williamson ✨
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The birth of a pearl is somewhat of a miracle. The lustrous beauty is made by a grain of sand being rubbed inside of an oyster. To ease this irritant, the oyster begins to secrete a smooth, hard crystalline substance around this little irritant to protect itself. Layer upon layers of this substance is secreted until a wondrous pearl is created.

For some reason, these beautiful rock formations in Bondi Beach reminded me of such pearl. The constant beating of the ocean waves could have worn down the rocks. Perhaps smooth out its edges or breaking into smaller pieces. But instead, it found its own survival and a miraculous exquisiteness with her uniqueness was formed.

In our daily lives, challenges are bound to occur. We have a choice in those moments in how to respond. Stand hard still and stay grounded or go with the flow and allow new opportunities to take shape. Each has its benefits, neither being wrong. Perhaps just different results which leads to the next lesson.
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- “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson @ Bondi Beach