Dearest Ones,

What are your biggest Dreams? Your deepest Desires? Your Highest Aspirations? I want to know!

Giving them acknowledgement multiplies how effectively you can bring them to life. I will be posting mine to share with you all soon.

Until then--

Remaining Open to Change

Loves,

What is life if not ever changing? Our journey has shifted course, and we are becoming ever more flexible in our response.

Hawai'i was not as easy as it was seven years ago. Our choices were to stand firm, try to force an outcome, and put ourselves as risk of breaking... or remain flexible, take the hit, bend into the Universe, and come out calmly on the other side.  We chose flexibility.

That choice has us back in Austin and working to further prepare, network, and to stay open to what lies ahead in out Blissed Out Journey. In the mean time, we are really working hard! Homeschooling has becoming more solidified as we study Big History, and work on learning Japanese. We have started pet sitting, and are cooking at home everyday. (Tune in for Lessons From the Kitchen- Two Points of View)



I am sure you all want to know what I brush my teeth with! It is homemade... and EASY! It works amazingly well, my teeth have never felt better! Try it out and let me know what you all think.

- 1 part baking soda
- 1 part kelp powder
- 1 part french green clay
- 10 drops of peppermint EO
- 1 teaspoon stevia

This recipe was specifically requested by a dear friend, Tamela. <3

Up, up, and away!

As the possibilities open up, I find myself hesitating. 

Which step is the correct one? It is very tempting to not take any step at all, just to avoid taking the "wrong" path... but believe it or not, there is no wrong path. They are only different. 

Where to start?!

Right. Here.

It all begins with being open to possibilities, and realizing that you are exactly where you are supposed to be at this moment.

I want to tell you a story.

Two years ago, my husband and I separated. Being a stay at home mom and homesteader, I didn't exactly have a savings, or income. I scoured job ads in different cities that I wouldn't mind living in, with an emphasis on bartering for living quarters. There was one in New Orleans. With only $700 in my checking account, I was hesitant (to say the least!) to go without anywhere to land. I consulted with my then 11 year old daughter... she gets a say in where we go, too. Her answer was inspired and brave. "Mom, don't worry. You never have an interview without getting the job. This is YOUR JOB! Now, let's go."

We went, and arrived on St. Patrick's day. I met with the owner of the hotel that was hiring and was hired on the spot! They were sold out that night, but would find a place for us. We went out to explore and realized that there was about to be a parade. We ate lunch out, caught tons of beads, a cabbage (Yes, they throw cabbages from floats! Dangerous, but yummy!) stuffed animals, and more. When we were done, our room was ready and we were able to settle in.

It was difficult, but doable and exciting. Once our journey there was coming to a close, we came back to Austin. There was an ad on Craigslist that jumped out to me. Permaculture hotel, hiring front desk. I now had the experience to land this job... a job that I knew I would love.

I did. I got it! After three months, was promoted in to management, and now have a killer resume, great savings, and an incredible work family.

This wouldn't have been possible without my adventure in New Orleans. I needed that to get to where I am today, and to be where I will be tomorrow.

I never stop exploring possibilities. I can't afford to stop dreaming, or taking daring leaps of faith.

Where have your dreams lead you? What possibilities are you currently exploring?