Have you ever wondered what influences or experiences helped to shape your ideas on life and the way you want to live it.
Now, have you ever taken responsibility for the power you have in creating the life you've always thought you wanted?
For me and my story, the past six months has been an incredible opportunity to test all of these things I once thought I knew so well.
My decision to move to Tofino was motivated by many factors both conscious and subconscious I'm sure. One reason being my strong belief that I would live out my life in this surf town as all my problems would be dissolved by the distance I placed between where I was and where they were made. Naive? Maybe but it was a realization I needed to make. Both my problems and the answers I was seeking are no where else but right where I started.
With moving to a small community at the end of the road- literally, I had to recreate myself totally. I held onto my authenticity, and held a blind belief that if I put forth a good effort, good things would start happening. Keep in mind- my first three weeks in Tofino did not reflect the beautiful paradise I thought would unfold for me. It was full of lots of awkward moments, party of one celebrations, hitting the streets-asking questions, hearing no. Although in retrospect the time frame changes the perspective in which I felt these things. At the time I didn't know how long things would be this way. I struggled with the idea that I was lonely not because of anything other then my own choices which lead me there. To be honest, I don't know when this feeling started to fade,
but it did.
As my expectations dissolved, good things seemed to start happening. With time, I found myself incredibly rich. Rich in good experiences and wonderful people. I became aware of the power held in one's intentions and the gift we give ourselves when we recognize our unique motivations. I embraced how things were unfolding in front of me. I found contentment in simplicity. I created an awareness towards all of the wonderful things that filled my life every day.
I got hungry for opportunity, I had several jobs. I learned that old habits die hard. I worked and lived the summer away. I slowly came to realize that although this expereince was wonderful it was not sustainable. I decided to move back to Ontario.
The reasons I continue to write this blog are simple.
I want to share my adventure, so you can start yours.
If your fearful of the unknown and not sure if you can do it, those are valid thoughts,
but you can.
I'm learning adventures can be found in every day. No matter where you are or what your circumstance.
If you can learn to embrace them, you can truly live them.
