I'm Always Learning

It's March 17th. I finally have a day to take a breath, slow down and look back on the year so far. I'm currently blasting show tunes as I start to pack my life into a suitcase to last me two months in the USA. I'm feeling excited, inspired but also kind of sad. I know I'm only going away for two months but it's made me realise in about another 6 months I'll be doing this again but packing my life away indefinitely. It's kind of crazy how much can happen in a few days, weeks and months. Life is beautiful that way. When I look back on the year so far I feel grateful for the people I've met, the experiences I've had and breakthroughs I've had in my confidence and acting work. I'm feeling determined. I'm feeling genuinely happy about where I am right now. 

This week something pretty big is happening too. I have my last three days of full time work  for life. When I say full time work I mean the 9-5 hustle. I'm not looking back, not to say I won't get another job casual or part time but this year I made a vow to myself to fully commit and follow my artistic journey wherever that journey leads me. In order to do this I need to put my artistic self first and the full time work behind me. I'm not saying it wasn't worth it I met some beautiful people through my job who I hope stay in my life, I made some great memories and gained so much acting inspiration every day being in that 9-5 environment. But, it's something I need to let go. I was putting the rational side of my brain first saying make money, it's a safe option but I was unhappy and not fulfilled creatively. I've learnt when you have that feeling in your gut that you need to let something go, you gotta follow through and that's what I'm doing. It feels right. 

This year I'm learning to stop comparing my journey to others. I'm on my own beautiful path and even though some days it seems like I'm not getting where I want to be I always remind myself to keep looking forward.

I've been journalling this week and wanted to share something I free hand wrote the other week after a very inspiring acting class. 

"I'm learning to accept and love myself. I'm learning to say yes to decisions I would normally second guess because I'm too scared. I'm learning to take one step at a time. I'm learning to always choose happiness. I'm learning to appreciate the friendships around me. I'm learning to always continue learning, never stop. I'm learning to surround myself with people that inspire me and believe in my dreams and remind me to keep going. I'm learning to appreciate the small things like morning coffee or sharing a smile with a stranger. I'm learning to let go and not hold on to moments that don't serve me. I'm learning to journal more often. I'm learning to be a better friend. I'm learning to stop over thinking. I'm learning to enjoy the present moment. I'm learning to limit myself on social media. I'm learning to do things that make me happy."

This year is all about learning, growing, surrounding myself with inspiration and always striving to radiate light! I hope this inspires you too to do the same! 

Here's to continuing to kick butt in 2018! 

Keep following my blog! I'm planning to post some travel related posts in the next two months about what I learn or any revelations I have on my travels! + some videos to come too! Xxx