Itchy Feet

For those of you who have travelled the globe (either literally or in your mind) you will have experienced moments of indescribable happiness - those profound times when your entire perception of life changes due to something you discovered. You will also know how difficult it is to stay put after that. Once you have had the opportunity to take in new places, people and cultures, you get hooked on the euphoria of endless discovery.

Unfortunately society does not agree with spontaneity like this. It urges us to stay put by implying that success comes from creating a set foundation and cultivating it. Success at work means being a loyal employee and giving your life to one job, success in relationships means staying still long enough to get married and have children, success in life means money and making lots of it – BUT, what does it mean for you?

If your version of success does not that comply with the rules set by society, perhaps it’s time to reassess what the word truly means for you.

For those of you who suffer from itchy feet and long to travel to exotic locations or simply take the time out to learn new things, what is stopping you from doing it? There is no need to become a cog in a machine at a job you dislike or the second dead half of a relationship that’s stale. If you feel as though your pulse is fading and the life inside you is getting harder to find, you need to start making those itchy feet walk. There is an endless world of possibility out there, ready to coat you in happiness and colour you with fulfilment.

One thing to remember on your adventures is that if you are exploring in the hope of discovering yourself, you may need to stop for a moment. The real you is not out there somewhere, it is within. The discoveries you make on your explorations may help you to free yourself, but if you want answers to questions about soul mates and your soul purpose, everything you wish to know is right under your nose.

I am a strong believer in taking time out to reconnect with the cosmos and give yourself the soul food you need. Adventures are the best type of soul food as they send bolts of electricity that shock you back to life. Whether it’s travelling, taking yourself on a date or starting a hobby, do something today that satisfies your need for more.

The itch is there as your warning signal that life wants you to find a solution to your current situation - the only thing left to do is scratch it!

Coming Back to Life

Year 2011 has been a tough one for most of us – big life changes are happening and we start to realise that perhaps everything in our little bubble isn’t as perfect as we once thought it was. Everything is not, in fact, as it should be – and so, we find ourselves trapped in the endless search for meaning.

Whilst chatting to a friend about this constant search, she said something quite profound: ‘This year is all about learning our life lessons. 2012 is the year of rebirth, so if we don’t learn the lessons we are meant to learn, our soul cannot break free and find true fulfilment next year.’

I have definitely felt a universal shift of energy this year – not just in myself, but in the constant motion around me. People are rocking, swaying, bouncing; some are even running around in circles – their internal pendulum swinging rather than finding enough balance to remain still.

Stillness is something we feel when we are in complete alignment with our soul purpose – when we are doing something that evokes such happiness that we feel like we are lost in time and space. I have recently felt this stillness during a painting class, where my soul took over and FOR ONCE (in a looooong time) my mental chatter halted.

Suddenly, I connected with the life lessons the universe was trying to teach me - only because I switched off and let my soul do the talking. In one moment, I learnt more about myself than I have in years of study and self-exploration. I now know why my soul has been nagging to me to get myself to art classes –not only did I find internal peace, I also had an epiphany that led me to realise my true calling in life.

I encourage you to do the same. If you have the urge to do something or go somewhere, then DO IT – it’s your heart screaming out for love and your soul yearning to have the real you back. Your inner voice is trying to connect with you so that the right doors can be opened, allowing you to fulfil your true purpose.

For some, it may be horse riding, taking a run, reading a book. For others, it may be cooking, baking, painting, drawing, sculpting or even connecting with nature or playing with animals. You might even have a destination in mind, somwehere that has been calling you from afar for some unknown reason. Whatever it is that makes you feel like you want to dance around in glee, even just thinking about, go and make it happen. This is your still place - the space where all your questions will be answered. If you are ready to find solutions, to re-energise and revitalise, go and find your place of peace. Listen to the messages you have been receiving and take action. And dont forget: brace yourself as you are about to shock yourself back to life!