Quieting my thoughts, India.
Gosh. Where to start? Happy Saturday, everyone!
I am here, awake in the wee hours of the night.... (not an uncommon event, I might add.) Once again I just had no choice, but to leave the warm bed. My head had this increasing buzz, which I knew, as soon as it started, was going to torment me, until I sat myself back at the desk to write. (Gotta love the husband! He is a champ for putting up with me... Love you, gypsy hubby!)
It is actually quite maddening how my mind works these days. Since I left my job, I am experiencing this wide expansion. I feel so multi-dimensional, and with so many stars, micro universes, living inside of me. I'm a multitude, spinning in a chaotic rhythm. I'm ecstatic! I'm wandering not around the world but within. In order to remain sane, suspended and supported, the only thing that works is to ground myself with writing, lots of writing, everyday. It is what roots me above all.
You know how in yogic breathing, you breathe out a long exhale, forcing the air out and emptying yourself completely? That single moment in which you are emptied of tainted air, with your eyes closed, your spine straight, you can feel your body disappear, and suddenly, you are floating in a certain high. Right then you are a pure empty vessel, waiting to be refilled with fresh new ways.... Ahhh... Have you felt that? If not, I highly recommend it. And that is what I am after right now. I want that emptiness that is so uplifting. I know I can get a similar result without moving air, but instead, pushing thoughts out of my head. Those stale thoughts that are not action, the obsolete hum that traps me in inertia.
On that note... Yes. Moving on with the Saturday post... ;)
What I really wanted to share with you today has nothing to do with my wandering thoughts. Or perhaps it does. I want to introduce the "Gypsy Life" series!
The fabulous Maryam, from My Marrakesh, recently reminded me of the reason I started this blog in the first place: to share the gypsy spirit! So although it seems overwhelming to do it all, and despite the fact that I already share gypsy insights here and there, throughout all my posts... I'm going to attempt to create space for this topic on the weekly basis. Why? Because I've always wanted to, because some of you have asked for it over the years, and because I realized that I never actually cleared the space to do it. Oh no!
So to amend this issue, Saturdays will now be filled with travel stories, hows and what ifs of taking up a gypsy lifestyle, body, heart and soul, interviews, and also, guest posts from other gypsies! My hope is that this column will inspire us to keep exploring, learning and making our planet a better place for all beings ~ gypsy style ~ Shall we?
How about you? Do you also need to clear some room in your mind or in your life to fit something special? Tell us and then... Well... Do it!
Here is a video that is going to inspire for sure. Chris is a super cool German dude who went on a walking journey from China to Germany. He walked for one year and grew a long beard! Imagine that? His photos are gorgeous too, make sure you browse his site.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone. Thanks for following me here! xoxo
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