Many moons ago a wise man gave me the following advice: “See, touch, taste, smell, hear and speak as much as you can. Spend time alone travelling out of the cities, research into religions, ways of life. Go with an open mind and a warm heart. Don’t cling to the past, but enjoy the present and fly towards the future.” I try to live my life like this, exploring - through travel, art, cooking and conversation - discovering beauty, stories, inspiration and friendship. I have lived, worked and travelled all over the world - from Bhutan to Brazil, Mongolia to Mozambique, Azerbaijan to Antarctica. But the country that soaked deepest into my soul is Japan, where I lived for many years. There are adventures to be had every day, and I am so happy to be able to share them here with you!
Just had to share this awesome TED talk by Chris Guillebeau on tackling fear and giving ourselves permission to choose the life we want to live, and to do what we love
Did that resonate with you?
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Back soon with more photos from Greece, where I spent lots of time lying in the sun thinking about these things!
Thank you, I do like Chris, hes got some good stuff going on. Thanks for sharing this, so nice to hear stories. I haven't been on TEDS for ages, i MUST make some time to visit soon. xx
I can always count on your blog to inspire me. I can't wait to see your photos of Greece. I went there a couple of years ago. I loved the art on the ancient pottery and their sylistic horses and people.
That talk is amazing! I'd never seen this before - I love Chris Guillebeau, so inspiring! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, I do like Chris, hes got some good stuff going on. Thanks for sharing this, so nice to hear stories. I haven't been on TEDS for ages, i MUST make some time to visit soon. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is really amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!! Truely inspiring. Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!
ReplyDeleteI can always count on your blog to inspire me. I can't wait to see your photos of Greece. I went there a couple of years ago. I loved the art on the ancient pottery and their sylistic horses and people.
ReplyDeleteI love the video. Very inspiring. Who is it that we think is going to give us permission?
ReplyDeleteOn a side note...I just signed up for Squam in the fall so I will see you there! I am taking Flora Bowley on thursday
Thanks for posting Chris's Ted-talk. That was just what I needed.
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