I've been getting more and more emails lately asking how I did it and praising me for being so brave. I'm not the best at writing back each and everyone of you. (shame on me) But I'll take the time and talk to you as a collective. I really wasn't so brave. I was terrified. The bit of courage I had came from my will to live. Truly. Life inside me was paralyzed by fear and without knowing it at the time my leap here to Italy came from simply wanting space and time to heal (Deep Breath). The getting here and logistics around how I would survive was putting the time and effort into a plan. My situation has worked out for the best but I've met many people here who have not been so fortunate; either by poor planning or they're expectations were too high.
If you're working on making a big change in your life. I'll offer a small bit of advice. I'd offer more but I don't really know what I'm talking about. However, this little piece might help someone ... Don't chase your dreams on hope and a prayer, that's where they manifest. You need a plan (a couple) and don't expect your dreams to fulfill you, its the contrary. =)
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One of my favorite views.
Your advice is dead on. Being on vacation here and uprooting your life to move to another country are two very different things.
Yes, but life is an adventure, always worth taking the risk :)
that's true Lindy ...
Leap before you look -Auden ;)
I agree with what you said. Funny I was just thinking about fear the other day. How fear keeps us from doing so many BIG things. But sometimes when we step into those big things we're meant to do, the fear starts melting away :)
beautiful
love you always :)
Gorgeous view. I love those old European buildings. I hope someday to see Europe with my own eyes, not just in pictures.
Don't chase your dreams on hope and a prayer, that's where they manifest. You need a plan (a couple) and don't expect your dreams to fulfill you, its the contrary. =)
i love this quote .... and I SO needed this reminder today...thank you
and as always your photos are breathtaking
ps that you for your comment on my picture... you too are extremely lovely
Hy, I just read the original post and it is so inspiring.It is my life desire to leave this country (Romania) behind and find a better place for myself. Although I don;t know when I;m going to do this since I'm in a relationship and it;s not that easy....
But thanks so much for this beautiful pictures!
kiss
beautiful images (i would brag! lol) and beautiful advice...
can i just come live with you? ;)
ps. that post of yours... that post is when i fell in love with you. :)
ah beautiful Piazza del Popolo..
thank you for your amazing words Gina...xo
How incredibly gorgeous and inspiring. Wow.
despite what you are saying, you are still one of the most courageous people i have ever met.
So right. You are brave, too.
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