The experience of travel makes me feel alive. Besides, as a wellness professional I support the claim that a getaway acts as a great antidote for stress, and therefor contributes to overall health (so pitch that one to your boss next time the topic of cutting corporate health care costs arises). But if we're completely honest, for many of us, our desire to travel is in part due to the fact that we live amongst circumstances that we struggle to connect with-I'm working on that, and time away can act as a chance to plug back in and get re-inspired. This is something we could all use from time-to-time.
For me, traveling provides an environment that opens me to the space in my being where undeniable shifts take place. There are moments of inspiration, peace, truth and fulfillment, that I recognize as the intended state for my life. The state that my perspective is healthy and makes me willing to answer the callings to be selfless, available, and patient-to be truly alive, and living each day on purpose.
Traveling has long been the recipe for accessing this place within myself, and therefor I did it often (perhaps obsessively). I would returned home only to allow every-day life to distract me from being the woman I have the potential to be. I instantly put my focus on the many ways I dislike living in Iowa (and there are MANY), and my lack of connectedness here. This meant it was time to travel! Today I'm working to find this place within myself, right here and now. A place that is independent of geography or circumstance, this translates into AT HOME and this is not going to be easy for me!)
My beliefs have me examining my life in ways that I have to admit, are quite uncomfortable.I've always been one to skip steps or opt-out of addressing certain inevitable truths. However, I'm willing address this. For me, this means continually examining what can be done in everyday life to keep me feeling connected. Places of travel simply inspired me to re-connect, and while I will continue to travel, I am going to resolve to create some RECIPES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE that encourage me to be more right here and now.
How am I going to do this? By doing what I do best- journeying into the unknown. This time will be a bit different however. Here's the plan...each month I'm going to (perhaps reluctantly) find ways to stretch myself to inspire growth and a sense of connection. If it goes well, I'll serve the lives of others in the process. This will come in many forms-but all must be free of charge. I'm open to the traditional volunteering, (and may warm up this way) but naturally, I'd like to try to be creative and do something different and engaging. So.....I'm open to suggestions and am open to about anything, just keep in mind I have freedom of choice and am disclaiming that right now.
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By nature I am an adventurer, a thrill seeker, someone who thrives on change and new exposure. I love the challenges that come with the unknown and have had to work really hard to keep myself in the here and now.
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Kari Lantz
Who am I? A spiritual woman, an entrepreneur, a wife, a member of an amazing family, a budding community and of the evolving world. But at the core, I'm a woman who works to lead an examined life that is purposeful and abundant so I can make a difference by serving the life's of others. I'm blessed with a choice, so today I choose to be fulfilled, to be a difference maker, to relish in the joys of life, and to be who I was created to be!
Welcome to my blog...born of a desire to influence positive change-turned personal journey to stay well aquanted with the things in life that move me, inspire growth and change, and plain-and-simply make me feel ALIVE.
Here you will find a hodge-podge of posts, all pertaining to the broad spectrum of enriched living as I see it.
Disclaimer: The entire contents of my blog are based upon the opinions of ME, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information. I encourage you to take a more active role in your wellness and make your own decisions based upon your thorough research in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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