Hi All,
My moto for this year is "Time for Me" and in approximately 6 weeks I will be off on my journey to India with friends. When I seen the movie Eat Pray Love, it really spoke to me, I was already thinking of going to India, but it was confirmed after watching the movie. I could relate to it more then any book, or movie I've ever seen. When I left there, I turned to my friends, and said, there was something about that movie. Maybe because I've been a caretaker all of my life, and a wife and mother, and never just "Shelley". So the questions started popping up, who am I, what am I all about it, what do I need, what am I missing, where do I go from here, well that movie answered my questions, and then when given the opportunity to go to India, I had no choice but to say yes, I am going, it's my calling.
Many people ask why India, there are several reasons why I chose India, I have a dear friend that teaches, and visits India every year, and I get consumed with emotions when I hear her stories. I am on a journey, and I feel it calling me there, it has answers for me, and I am going to find them. But before I get started I would like to thank my friend Rita, from Rei of Light Yoga, who has allowed the opportunity for me to be a part of her group as I search for answers and spiritual guide.
I am all about growth, I cannot grow when I am "stuck", so it's time to push myself, and do something "way out there". As a Life Coach, we push our clients past their comfort zone, so if I am going to push my clients, I need to start by pushing myself first, so off to India I go. I am excited, and nervous, and all I can think is wow, this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and I am going to appreciate, absorb, and reflect as much as possible.
For someone to come out of their comfort zone, it takes courage and confidence. It feels uncomfortable, and awkward, but when you do, you will grow, find clarity, and have a sense of freedom. I've continuously taken steps to discover who I really am, and what I want. It's time to start making my vision real, I've laid down the ground work, now it is time to build the foundation. I need to mentally and physically give myself to my vision, this trip will bring me focus and clarity.
I am so excited about the itinerary, we are staying 4 days at the Rainforest House in Rishikesh http://www.rainforest-house.com/index.html, 4 days days at Hotel Surya in Varanasi http://www.hotelsuryavns.com/ and in between we will be taking train rides through India, with stops for a few days at different ashrams. For someone who has only traveled very minimally, this is going to be quite the trip, I will feel like my 3 year old, curious about everything.
What I am excited about the most, is visiting the orphanages, I know at some point I will be making a phone call to my husband, and asking to bring everyone of the children home. I want to play with the kids, I want to teach these kids, and I want to love these kids, I can't wait to meet them. I will embrace and cherish those days, I will never forget my trip to India, I am not there yet, but I can already feel change, and growth. I just can't wait to get there, and find the answers I am looking for.
Once again, thanks everyone for stopping by...TTYS
Much Love,
Shelley
xoxo
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