Next Stop...India

Hi All,

It is now 1 week until my trip to India, and I have to say the excitement I am feeling is indescribable, I still can't believe I AM going to India. There is so much involved when planning a trip overseas, between all the shots, and documents, I am finding it to be quite the process. Every time I think I am finished, and have everything I need, I talk to someone, and then, they remind me, I still need to venture out yet again. It almost feels like Christmas where, you start preparing early, but then days and hours before your still running around doing the last minute things. 

There is just so much to take in, I am absorbing and learning with all of the reading and researching I've been doing. The biggest thing for me is to respect their culture and cherish and appreciate everything that comes my way. The main reason for the retreat/journey is to tap into my spiritual side, and of course learning more in depth tools and movement in Yoga, and Meditation. I am really looking forward to the Meditation, for someone who suffers from insomnia I am excited to see how I can use this in my everyday life. I need to learn how to shut off my brain, I am an over thinker, over analyzer, and my mind races with so much, and I haven't figured out how I can just shut it off.

I recently received the itinerary for the trip, it just made it so much more tangible and real. I think that is when it really hit me, and put me on the incredible high I am feeling. This has been an amazing year so far, and it is only going to get better, I can feel it. What I am hoping to accomplish is to have a better understanding of, who I really am, what do I like, what do I want, be a better person, and the bonus is to relax and feel rejuvenated. I am blessed and feeling blissful, this is MY time!

Recently my husband and I have been conversing about the changes we are feeling individually and as a couple, I am loving the person he is becoming. My husband was brought up in a religious environment, and although he never lived the way of life he respected it very much. Over the last year he has worked with an amazing individual who has guided him through his journey. Within the last few weeks my husband has been feeling a higher calling and with that higher calling came the light of the higher purpose. This conversation was so deep, I could hardly understand it, and I was very confused. Since then, I have a better understanding and just sit back and watch him grow and learn.

So going back to my trip, it is all making sense to me now, the calling to India that I've been feeling is running parallel to the calling my husband is feeling about the changes in his life. With no real spiritual background, or religious upbringing the pull for me to go India makes sense now. India is one of the most holiest places in the world, and perhaps while I am there I will find my spiritual direction. My husband has found his, he is just waiting for me to find mine. Until then, we will open our hearts and let God take us where we are meant to go.

Again, a big thanks goes to my husband for supporting and encouraging me on this part of my journey.

Much Love,

Shelley

xoxo