Late in the evening on August 20, 2021, I boarded a plane bound for England, and on August 21st my dream of traveling the world without a plan and only my heart to guide me officially began (after a 10-day quarantine, that is). Still, I was there. I’d stepped over the threshold and into my new reality.
This was a dream I’d held in my heart since I was 19 years old. I was now 57.
Life and fears had kept the dream at bay for 38 years. Yet still, it remained in my heart. Never abandoning me. Waiting patiently until I said yes to it. And let me tell you, this was a wholehearted YES! A yes that felt so right and ripe with possibilities. Ah, possibilities, my favourite word.
It’s now been one full year since I embraced my dream and lived it every single day. Even though I’m now home in Ontario, I’m not “home,” as in a house or apartment. I no longer have one of those. I’m couch surfing as I visit friends and family before I take off again.
Home, for me, is no longer defined as a specific dwelling. It’s not even one spot on the globe; not a town, nor a city, nor a country – not yet. (Though I’ll always be a proud Canadian.)
Home, for me, is a feeling. A feeling of contentment, comfort, joy and love. And that’s what I’ve felt everywhere I’ve been because I’m now at home within myself.
As I mark the first anniversary of my entirely heart-led life and reflect on all the places I’ve been, people I’ve met, and things I’ve seen and done…there are 3 main lessons that stand out:
Top 3 reasons to follow your heart:
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- You won’t regret it
No matter how big or small your dream or desire is, it’s in your heart for a reason. Saying Yes to your heart is the most loving thing you will ever do for yourself. And not only will you not regret doing it, but your experience will be better than you imagined. Serendipities will occur that delight and surprise you because that’s what happens when your choices align with your Soul’s knowing.
. - Freedom
It feels freeing because when you choose to follow your heart, you let go of all the excuses and everything you’ve used to hold yourself back and deny your dream (for how many years?). There are no more shoulds, doubts, wonders or regrets. You take back your power, stand in your truth, and fully live your life
. - Heartful happiness
When you follow your heart, you let go of trying to control everything. Your heart leads the way and it leads you toward that which feels good. You’re led by curiosity and joy. You’re in the moment, enjoying your life and feeling abundant. Experiences feel richer. Food tastes better. Your life feels like a vacation, even if you never leave home.
Is there a dream or desire you’ve been denying yourself? Are there things you’ll regret not doing? Do you want to feel free and heartfully happy?
Are you ready to say Yes to your heart?
It’s your time, and it’s your turn.
When you’re ready, I’m here to help. Let’s chat.
How often has the voice in your head held you back?
What if the voice in your head were liberating rather than limiting? Confident not critical? Inspiring not intimidating?
Your Soul knows you better than anyone and holds the truth of who you really are.
What if the voice in your head became the loving voice of your Soul?
But with all the noise in your inner and outer world, how can you even hear your Soul’s voice?
Affirmations From Your Soul cuts through the noise and allows you to clearly hear your Soul’s loving words, affirm them to yourself and develop a deeper connection with your inner truth.
Affirmations are powerful.
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