Yesterday was my last day in Lisbon. It was also my birthday, and I could not have been happier to celebrate it in Lisbon’s magnificent surrounding nature. My newfound external connection with Portugal’s beauty was morphing into an internal one. My heart was buzzing with joy, and I was like a kid again—expansive, excited, ready […]

Today is my birthday. It’s a special one. Because I’ve never felt more alive, more connected, more at peace, more myself. In the past, I did not like drawing attention to my birthday, but now I say, why not? why not celebrating myself with the world? Celebrating ourselves is not something we’re taught to do […]

In my early travel days, I used to read about my destinations and fill my schedule with as much as I could. But as I’ve grown older, I’ve learned to create space and leave room for the unknown, or, as I see it these days, to trust life and what it has in store for […]

Since my near-death experience early July, making decisions has become considerably simpler. The only rule I have: Follow inspiration at all times. This, as well as using my intuition and gut feelings, answers all my dilemmas – big or small: Where should go? how should I spent my time? What will I eat? Following inspiration […]

I let go of worries about my future. About where I’ll be or what my future contribution should be. I focus my attention on what makes me feel light and abundant in the moment. I know the more I feel abundant, and notice it, the more abundance will naturally flow into my life. – Previous […]