Answering the Call

 

The above photo is me at Machu Picchu about a year ago. It was the first time I combined travel with a spiritual purpose, and I loved it! I went with a group of powerful women goddesses, participated in healing earth grid ceremonies with a Peruvian shaman, and felt the intense spiritual energy and power of this sacred place fill my veins. It was life-changing for many reasons. I was hooked.

Next year I will be doing a similar type of journey, but on a much, much bigger scale. But first a little background as to how this came about.

One reason I haven't written for 2 months is that it's been a very confusing, straining, stressful time of upheaval and growth. Helloooo, goddess path! One day I had a job, and the next day I didn't. Not because I was fired or quit, but because the FDA caused my friend's business (whom I work for) to shut down. It's a long story, but it was so unexpected (to both of us), I spent a few days in shock, a few days in deep depression, and a few days feeling intense anger. Then came the confusion and the question I can't stand most of all: "What am I going to do now?"

The great/difficult thing about losing your job, or experiencing any other major life change, whether planned or unplanned, is that you REALLY get to reevaluate what you truly want to be doing. I asked myself that question, and much to my chagrin, did not get an answer for a few weeks. I somewhat patiently waited for the enlightenment I wanted while making it the intention of my meditation. I actively looked for signs from God, angels, and the Universe daily, knowing they would have to reveal their secrets to me at some point.

I started realizing that I wasn't really asking "what job should I get?", and I wasn't even worried about getting a job because I knew that would work out perfectly. Throughout my entire life, I have been blessed with jobs so easily, it's almost laughable. My desires were deeper than just how I was going to earn a living. I needed to know how I was going to make a difference, how I was going to find meaning, and how I was going to be blissfully happy with this gift of life. Basically all the questions that started me on my goddess path to begin with. Aaaaand we have come back to the beginning.

One day I was sitting on my porch in the usual confusion about where I should put my energies, and a thought came to me: "What would you do if money and time were no issue, and all limitations were lifted? Think big. Think dreams. What would you do?" I thought about it, and what came was: "I would take a trip literally around the world combining humanitarian work, several spiritual pilgrimages, and connecting with Gaia and my brothers and sisters in all corners of the globe." BAM!! Thinking big enough?? I was sooo not expecting that answer!

At first I dismissed the idea as a 'real' possibility, because obviously that's crazy, right? Well one thing I've learned is to listen to the inspiration you receive, take it seriously, and sometimes the craziest ideas are the right ones.

But I needed a little proof. I asked for some confirmation that this was really the answer that I've been waiting for, and really what direction I should be taking. Long story short- I got it, and it knocked my socks off. Sooo....here goes nothing!

About the time that my "official" documentation of my goddess path is supposed to end (next May), I will embark on a 5 month worldwide humanitarian/spiritual journey!! Whoa! (This is of course unless God decides to change my life course once again. Flexibility is the name of the game). 

I will continue to work a little bit on my trusty laptop while I'm out adventuring, bringing in a little money, but for the most part, my life will take on entirely new smells, sights, sounds, experiences, and richness. I get to be completely immersed in the international, beautiful, magical tapestry of the world and her wonders. It will be an amazing energy exchange unlike anything I've ever known or could dream.

I haven't had much time to map out my course or do much planning at all other than get a rough estimate of costs and a general idea of countries I'd like to include on the journey. In order they are (so far): China, Japan (transit point), Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Tibet, Egypt, Israel, Romania, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, UK, Portugal, and Spain. That will probably change as I do more research. Some places I will stay in longer than others. I've already got plans to meet up with a couple people for 3-4 of the countries, so that's fantastic.

How does one prepare for a literal circumventing-of-the-world-adventure?? This is a HUGE undertaking that requires a lot of faith, trust, money, networking, miracles, patience, and flexibility. I also know it will be an experience of a lifetime never to be forgotten, that will present so many opportunities to stretch my goddess muscles, I should in fact come back a totally changed person. I don't really know what to expect, but I'm excited and nervous, and feeling like I'm preparing for the biggest, most intense, fun, crazy, breathtaking, and amazing roller coaster ride of my life.

Buckle up.