We have been hanging out at home in Calgary for a while now and during our time here I have experienced many emotions. Staying in places for longer periods always inspires reflection for me. Being back in familiar territory after 18 months on the road has caused contemplation but also moved me to question our future. Reverse culture shock is a real thing and I have to say it …
5 Things I Did To Stay Positive When We Were Waiting To Travel
Oh, it was a long 4 years without a vacation as we prepared for perpetual travel. A very long and painful 4 years. The first 2 went by the quickest, we had a lot of distractions that helped keep the passion for our dream burning. But when those distractions started to disappear: Our careers were over, the home business was wrapped up and most of our house contents were sold or …
Making decisions… like your life depends on it
What if we pursued every passion we had with the same commitment and urgency we would have if our life depended on the success of our pursuit? No time for pause or procrastination, this means your life. Would more of our dreams come to reality, would the life we dream become the life we are living? Would all the things we want to get done, actually get done? This is the …
What’s Holding You Back?
Some days I am definitely more productive than others. On my less productive days, I can be scattered, forgetful and because of this I become frustrated, with the world at first and then just myself. I know we all have days like this. Days, when we're feeling stuck, letting negative thoughts, creep into our consciousness. These days seem to be occurring more frequently for …
Sometimes, You Just Have to Change…
I have always been a fly by the seat of your pants kind of gal, a risk taker, opportunistic even. Being like this has served me pretty well up to this point in my life. Being open-minded combined with the ability to decide to act on what inspires me has left me having few regrets. The biggest lesson I have learned when you live like this is you must plan for success. Included …