Where is Your Journey Taking You?

   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.