39 Years of Reflection
Today I turn 39 years old. I honestly can't believe it. I feel so much younger than 39. I lay in bed reflecting on my life and have thought of the many things I have done and the many more to come. In this 39 years I have worked hard to achieve a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. I worked to put myself through college, as a waitress, bartender and salesperson at Lowe's. After earning my Bachelors from Florida State University I moved to Virginia where I began to work at a technology firm doing accounting work, then teaching at a preschool and later going back to earn my Master's at Marymount University. I've worked for Mental Health Hospitals, a Mental Health Insurance company, a crisis center and at the age of 29 started my own business as a Private Practice Psychotherapist. All the while planning events such as ski trips, camping trips and socials. My life has always been a busy one, preparing me for what is to come. I've had several religious paths such as Catholicism, Baptist, Christian, Buddhist all to learn more about myself and this world. In 2009, at the age of 35 I decided to travel the world. I started in India, then went to Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia all of which I stayed for 3 months, then on to Brazil where I decided to put down roots for some time. I entered not knowing the language and within 7 months began a Post Graduate Program in Transpersonal Therapy where I studied for the last 2 years in Portuguese. Wow that is a big accomplishment. I am currently taking a Dance class to work on seeking the interior self and work on individuation. Speaking of dance I have danced Belly Dance, Tribal Fusion and have performed here in Brazil. I can't forget my acting in the States when I was a child. I performed in Musicals, Plays, and Comedy Skits. It has always been hard for me to write about myself. This is my healing right now as I write for myself. Most people look at my life and think how easy I have it and how much fun I am having, but Salvador is a tough city to live in. I have faced many struggles that many don't know of, I have cried many tears, but I have also loved, and laughed many laughs. That is part of life. The balance without the sad times we could not appreciate the happy times. I have written for magazines, was a weekly guest on a talk show, have been interviewed for magazines and radio shows. I have done a lot in these 39 years and if I could give advice to someone I would say follow your heart and live your dreams. Don't be afraid of carrying out your dreams. The universe and God is there to help! You just have to trust and have faith! I have also studied Reiki traditional and Egyptian, am a Master and teach Reiki as well. Wow have I done a lot. Now it is time to dare yet again and start doing my retreats around the world to share what I have learned and to help others travel the world and grow at the same time. Somewhere deep inside I have doubted myself which is why I haven't started yet, but I have accrued a lot of knowledge and experience and am ready to share.
