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Tag: Bravery
Is My Freedom The Same As Your Freedom?
January 15, 2019 December 30, 2018 Trauma on TourLeave a comment
Bali is a place known for it's magic and I knew the minute I stepped foot on Balinese soil that I'd instantly feel happy. I never doubted that I'd feel this way, in fact I was craving to come back here, and I knew I needed this holiday more than anything else in my life. The past three years have been emotional, testing and thoroughly insightful. Every single moment has been completely worth it, even if it meant tears, fears and embarrassing moments. All of it was worth it because it's brought me back here – to a feeling of freedom. I think this feeling is different for everyone, because it comes down to knowing who you are and how you truly want to live your life. Then it takes courage to follow through with that desire despite what the outside world tells you.
Dr Jenn once said to me "Bravery is the root of happiness. It takes courage to reach into the World and put your mark on it". I remember at the time thinking how profound it sounded to me, and it was during a time when it seemed like following through with what I wanted to do with my life seemed to go against any plan of 'normality' I'd ever known. As I get more comfortable with my own desires, I find myself not caring about what other people think and most importantly not being swayed by what other people want me to do.
To me, freedom is living in a way where I can change my situation if something doesn't feel good, like leaving Mallorca for Bali in winter because I feel more nourished here during this season. It means building up my skill set so that I can flitter between freelance jobs because I enjoy and am capable of practising multiple professions at once. It means making new friends, and starting them with deeply connecting conversations so I know I can feel connected anywhere, anytime.
I've recently been fighting with my desire to feel freedom, as though it was wrong, or that I was running away from commitment. Back in Mallorca I was trying to push various areas of my life into commitment, as if to prove to myself that I could commit to something and break this whole freedom thing. I even booked a return flight… that I almost changed. What I've realised since getting to Bali is that travel and freedom is ultimately a part of who I am, it makes me feel alive and anyone who wants to play an important part in my life must accept that. It's the reason why I'm building up a business where I can work from my laptop anywhere. It's the reason why the majority of my friend are or have been very nomadic.
Since getting here I feel relaxed, open and positive. My body feels tension free and I don't feel conflicted with decisions of 'what should I do next'. I know that everything will just work out one way or another. I mean, in comparison to where I was at emotionally three years ago, I really have nothing to worry about. I also know that the new venture I'm starting is exactly what I'm supposed to be doing with my life – helping others.
I'm on a mission to create a greater sense wellbeing for ourselves and the planet that we live on. That's why I'm starting an honest conversation about wellbeing – including values, emotional intelligence, self-care, personal development, and body and mind awareness.
If you feel stuck and you want the EQ tools to move forward again, contact me directly to see how I can help you. Find out more about workshops, training and tailored coaching packages at www.shereensoliman.com.
Shereen x
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