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what does it feel like in your body? thank you to my girl for this question that is sticking. im going to be applying this to every experience i go through

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last i was here, indonesia was on my mind. that present and that now. what a time that was. i give props - the reflection and the processing. it helps you hold more gratitude for the experiences. it also helps you miss those incredible moments (all of them - challenging, highs and lows, uplifting, the weaves of uncomfortability, shame, judgements, racism). it’s all so rewarding. why? why the ones that are “negative”. because you get to witness how your mind works. how it channels in all that is with what you’ve been fed your whole life. i’ve learned, i’ve grown and i am continuing. what are these experiences without any of that? we feel our feels so heightened in those special moments. and now looking back, we understand that it was a tiny glimpse into the bigger picture.

i’m back in america now. and what a culture shock that’s been integrating back into a society i was raised in.

i am not hear to leave much at the current moment, but i am here to leave you with this little puddle of words i felt coming through as i rummaged through old pictures of times i cherish deeply.

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Flying over and out of Australia and to Indonesia, fully submerging and surrendering to the beautiful bustle of Bali has been one of the most feel good moments I’ve had in some time. Trusting the process, following the unknown, it really does something to you. It hasn’t even been a week yet and my heart (and belly) are so full of love. Gratitude is forever my thank you.

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Northern Territory, Australia, you’ve shown me how resilient our Mother Earth is and how we can be when put to the test. You’ve made clear how thirsty for water my soul always is and will be. Open arms were held and i am so grateful to have been able to bask in your beauty &to carry the wisdom obtained from this piece of reality. It’s no easy task taking on your elemental forces, and i will humbly speak of this experience as nothing less than remarkable. Thank you for hosting this earthly body. This nomadic soul. 💛

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The Australian journey of 2022

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Kiwi Christmas spent in a beautiful place with beautiful beings

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Letting go apart of myself I’ve been so attached to. My hair has given me this sense of security and a way to hide beneath something i feel makes me beautiful. But what’s really beautiful is the power to say fuck it and embrace yourself in every way possible. Although i didn’t shave off my whole head (it was a thought), i still feel like I’ve unleashed a apart of myself that has me exposed of my vulnerabilities 💛

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The destination we all seek lives within all of us.

Currently thinking about when i first left ‘home’ to go on this extensive trip around the globe to find myself and to find places where i feel like i belong. Places i want to call ‘home’. But this home is actually with me always. As long as we stay true to who we are, embrace our authenticity, be genuine and grounded, we are always home. I’ve been in places where I’ve felt the home vibe. Then I’ve been in places where i felt like i don’t belong and the loneliness crept in. But those are the places where I’ve learned that I belong wherever i am. Because I’m right where I’m suppose to be. Challenged to recognize when my ego mind is overriding my subconscious mind. Challenged to embrace the different emotions and moods I’m so blessed to feel. Challenged to connect with people who might make me feel uncomfortable and make me question my reactions. These things can be easy to forget so i hope that whoever is on this path and comes across this can reflect and remember that you are home. 💛

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Sunsets and hula hoops at Hot Water Beach, Coromandel, NZ. Photo cred to Paul Cranna

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Enjoying Anzac holiday weekend with friends up in Doubtless Bay, Northland, NZ. Reminding ourselves how lucky we are to spend these times together. It’s hard to understand how much different the world has been this last year and now. Counting our blessings🙏🏻

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In February i decided to make a new addition. Meet Fortuna <3

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Cape Brett was absolutely stunning. Bay of islands is one of my favorite places in all of New Zealand. Obtaining some of the clearest swimmable waters on these shores <3

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One of the few times I’ve had to wear a mask. Feeling extremely grateful to be living in New Zealand during a global pandemic. I have no idea what life would be like socially distanced, masked and living in a bubble. Not taking this for granted

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Been woofing at the farm in the bay of islands and got to experience my first Hangi

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Hiked up Mt. Taranaki the other weekend

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Lil taste of some new friends and new home here on the kapiti coast <3