Storybook Girl: June 2018

For years I would say that I loved to travel. The truth is, I rarely went anywhere. I did love the adventures when I did travel. So, what were my reasons for not traveling? Oh, mostly work. I didn't get much time off. Then there were family obligations. And of course, the finances always seemed to be an issue. After my divorce, I went on a ClubMed vacation by myself to the Turks and Caicos. It was a long and brave trek that proved that yes I could travel alone and enjoy it. I met so many great people there. But as the years rolled by, I was mired in reinventing my life and career. I can honestly say my personal growth journey has been awesome and is now personal growth is a paramount theme in my life. That theme now leads me back to travel. If one says they like to do something, then I think one should be doing it regularly. So at the beginning of this year, I set the intention to travel more. When the opportunity to go to Tallinn, Estonia came, I really wanted to go. However, as the time to officially sign up came, I reverted to the "old me". The old habit of finding reasons not to do whatever it was I said I wanted to do. How would I afford it? How would I get the time off? And a smaller voice that reminded me that I would be alone. But, I teach people to live their dreams. How could I teach others to live their dreams and not live my own dream? And would I ever get an opportunity to experience learning in a foreign country with hundreds of like-minded people again? What if I get sick or die during the next year? OK, I know that sounds morbid. I am healthy and able. But the truth is, our time on this planet is not guaranteed and I know this all too well. I have lost friends suddenly through accidents and lost two siblings to fast-growing cancers. So, now it became a question of regret. Would I regret it if I didn't go? And the answer was YES. So, I took what was for me a giant leap of faith and signed on. Every part of this journey has been a learning experience. Every part of my life has been a learning experience. Chapter by chapter, I continued to learn. The insights were so subtle at times that I seem to have to repeat the chapters to get the lesson. Now I am here in Tallin, Estonia amongst great minds and voices like Vishen Lakhiani and the whole MindValley tribe to inspire me. I am here learning. What am I learning? Well besides Estonian history, I am learning how to be the best version of me and to influence others in a global society to improve not just my quality of life but hopefully the life quality of the entire planet. Follow me and I'll share with you.