Oh Nova Scotia, how you stole my heart. I’ve had this vision in my head of a place I’d call home, this place to me seemed to be straight out of the movies. I’d drive down twisted roads enveloped with beautiful character, where every new turn had something new to discover. From the beautiful countryside, to unique homes with waterfront property and porch’s that stretched the length of the home with two big wooden chairs sitting outside waiting to be greeted by its owner. A place where a slower pace was welcomed, where you are able to breathe, to enjoy life, and just….. be. Where there’s always a friendly face, polite beings, and very little hate. As I’ve talked to many locals it seems a lot of people come here to not only escape the craziness a city holds, but the craziness life holds while residing in a city. They leave their life to build new here, whether that is pursuing their dreams of entrepreneurship – from unique storefronts to successful artists, or just to slow things down, whatever they choose not one local told me they regretted their decision, with 100% consensus they have never tired of living where they do and now doing what they do. Perhaps it’s through a tourists eyes, perhaps I’m just on a high from all the beautiful experiences I’ve had, but one thing for sure is this welcoming province has etched itself on my heart.
Going out on a solo trip was completely out of my comfort zone and I can’t tell you how much anxiety I felt over this, but I knew I had to take the leap, I had to lean into my fear to get to the other side. So, after 8 long years of making excuses as to why I couldn’t do it on my own, I finally took the leap, I leaned into the fear and I did it! It was simply and utterly amazing! I felt powerful, free and so inspired and connected to myself. To be on my own time, solo, with not much of a plan while pushing myself outside my comfort zone to experience things I’ve never experienced brought a new light inside. I felt a wide array of emotions and I welcomed every one at a time and honored where I was. The sights were incredible, the beautiful fall colors were breathtaking, the people around me were friendly, the lobster and shrimp are delicious! I’m SO blessed that I was able to take some time and enjoy myself in a way I’ve never been able to experience before. I’m amazed at all the opportunities that unfolded during my travels. One of the greatest gifts I was given was experiencing that I don’t need to grip so tightly to how I think things should be in my life, that I don’t always need a plan and when I let go beautiful moments happen naturally. Flowing in a state of grace has invited so many more magical moments into my life that my brain/ego never could of imagined on its own. The beauty has been in the dance, when to lead and when to follow
