The two questions that have frequented my inbox lately are the “what” and the “why.” Let’s begin with the much simpler, and frankly more exciting, response of “what.”
A few months ago while sitting in a Menifee nail salon with my sister, the thought of going on a solo-journey came to me. In retrospect I’m not certain if the ammonia was to blame for this sudden inspiration or if coming across an ad for an Ayurvedic retreat was truly an act of fate. But what began as a passive antic of needing my own “Eat, Pray, Love” experience, quickly became a reality. Determined to make this happen, that same day I initiated communication with my employer to inquire if a leave of absence would be plausible. I received the response that a LOA would not be a pliable option (understandably so). The overwhelming weight of defeat began to cloud as I processed that my desires didn’t fit the needs of my career. Then came the epiphany: it was my current position that no longer fulfilled the desires and requirements of my life. The following business day I submitted my notice.
Once the “send” button detailing my resignation was pushed, the planning began. I thought long and hard about what I wanted this experience to be and how I could best obtain it within my means. If this journey was truly going to be about getting to my center, what would it require? Nature. This was clear. I have always found my truest self in nature, in exploration, in experiencing novelties. So I decided that I would take a section of the US and go on a road trip through different national parks. Done. But what about that inspired ad? I could not simply ignore the source that energized me into action! I rummaged through my safari history and found the link to the Art of Living in Boone, North Carolina. A few phone calls and a debit card transaction later my first stop on my journey was set.
My piece of infinity 