Starting out this trip with a very loose travel plan on October 1st, only 2 things were certain in my mind: I - we would spend 2 full weeks with family in Santa Barbara, CA in December and 2 - we would spend the winter and Spring months in Central America. We didn’t make it to Santa Barbara because of the Thomas fire and we will no longer be heading to Nicaragua. So much for certainty ;)
In the process to letting go and going with the flow, I have realized that things work out just perfectly when I allow myself to let go of the original plan; living in the moment allows me to notice the beauty around me and marvel in the wonderful way things play out. Though it’s been a challenge, I have enjoyed aspects of unexpected events. We got to camp in paradise for way longer than anticipated and we got to know some family members that we only see for an annual Christmas / Hanukkah party every few (or 5?) years or so. Rolling up to Woodland Hills, the gated community of the rich and famous of LA, all dirty and sun-kissed after 10 days of camping at San Elijo State Park beach I felt a little like the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Feeling a little out of time and place, preparing to celebrate the holiday season without snow added to the newness. It was so awesome to be welcomed with open arms by family, spending a week with them and 3 tiny chihuahuas and a very talkative Congo African Grey. We welcomed the huge comfortable bed and some quiet time to catch up on work and nurse some nasty winter viruses as we greeted the Winter Solstice. We went through a whirlwind of family gatherings and Christmas celebrations, starting with the Christmukkah party in LA on Dec 23rd, followed by another family gathering in Phoenix, AZ the next day; Zach and I hopped on an airplane before sunrise Christmas morning, flying home to Ottawa and a beautiful blizzard in time for a late Christmas dinner… then one more Christmas family gathering on Boxing day! The events and details of all four of these still fresh and spinning in my mind, I feel love and gratitude for all those that I have been blessed with connecting with in person or energetically this holiday season. It’s not over yet. I find myself reminding myself to soak it all in - bask in the love of the family and friends that I have been missing so much over the last few months and simply be in their presence, in the moment before flying out again on Sunday. It’s time to reflect on the year that is almost done and behind me. Once again, letting go of expectations, intentions and forcing outcomes. Accept the beauty of the way things have played out and turn to the light within, in preparation for new possibilities ahead. May you all let your own internal warmth and light guide you to intuition and the best version of you in this moment and all of the moments that lie ahead as we move through the winter darkness and towards the external light and warmth of Spring <3 Happy new year. Namaste.
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