As I settle into this new year and return from my heart home of Austin to my physical home of Munich, I am restless once again. Normally when this feeling comes over me, I begin to envision a new life for myself (which I’m doing now), do my research (in the process), sell my shit and go travel the world.
However, as I’ve gotten older, the horizon has shrunk a bit as well as my “Fuck it, lets see” attitude. Either real life has set in or I’m becoming an adult…or possibly both. I am now strategically calculating how to make this next jump in life. What I’ve come to see is that I won’t find what I’m looking for in another country, a new lover, an empty bottle of wine, a kick ass beach and/or dance party or a new job (although they do add to the fun and adventure of life). No, what I’m seeking is actually the ability to feel calm, peaceful, happy and satisfied in each and every moment of my life, no matter where I am.
Now this being said, I did realize that there is a very special beauty and feeling that comes with being home, being surrounded by people who know me and love me, and whom I know and love deeply. Creating a life for myself in countless other countries has been fun, but also lonely and challenging. It’s made me grow, has opened my eyes to the world and I’ve met people I would never have met had I stayed in the nest. Yet, now its time to see what really matters to me….is it Austin I want or peace in my heart?
I came across a book called May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein. I think its pretty miraculous that it came to me when it did. I would actually call it magical (as I call many things in my life). So the book is about, well…letting miracles happen in your life, and you do daily exercises for 40 days in order to experience this shift.
I love it. So I decided that I would share my experiences with the community. I’m searching, as most of us are. I’m searching for a lot of things: love, peace in my heart, lots of money, stability, adventure, freedom, family, friendship, the ability to do what I love every single day of my life, and really…happiness. I’ve had all of these at one point or another in my life, most I still have, but there is something missing, something that keeps me restless and yearning. So I’m doing the work of going within to figure that out.
I’d like to invite you on my journey. I’ll share my revelations, doubts, hardships, breakthroughs and insights. Could be boring, could be worth it. What I’d like to accomplish is two things; 1) Finally using my voice in public, something which has scared me forever (believe it or not), and 2) The ability to inspire other people who struggle with similar issues to find their way within and to a greater sense of self and truth.
I have no idea what is to come of this, but I’m willing to give it a try. I’m hoping for clarity and am allowing for the possibility (Thank you Talitha!).
“Every journey begins with the first step.”- No idea because it’s credited to many, but perfect!
Adventure...by Amie 