‘Walker, there is no path, you make the path as you walk.’ ~ Antonio Machado
This past year I’ve been feeling that I’m on the verge of a big change.
My intuition whispers in my ear that it is time for me to leave my nest. To explore.
‘Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.’ Rainer Maria Rilke
The first stop is a trip to Ecuador – a ‘no words’ can describe trip created and operated by The Pachamama Alliance.
‘What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.’ ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s an incredible opportunity to spend time with the Achuar people of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, one of the most remote and intact indigenous cultures on the planet. We will directly experience their land, knowledge, and wisdom.
The 9 people with whom I am traveling have shown up at this time and place because they feel called to do so. I can hear it in their voices, in the words they speak and write. They are on a quest ~ as am I.
I will be out of touch with the Western world – no phone, no computer, e-mail, FB, Twitter, and blogging. For three weeks.
I embark on this journey with Beginners Mind ~ and a knowing that being in the rainforest and spending time with the Achuar people is the best gift I can give myself.
My intuition says it is so. I am listening.
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. Share an experience where your intuition gave you a ‘nudge’ and you listened. What were the results?
Hi Fran,
Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to experience something amazing. You sound like you are being called to go, so there must be a reason. We will miss hearing from you when you are gone, but look forward to having you share your experiences.
Cathy – I am for sure. I’ve traveled a lot over the years. There is always the anticipation of the unknown and yet to be discovered. But this trip feels very different! Fran
I completely understand “The Call.” Years ago I pulled up all the roots of my corporate life in Boston when my intuition screamed, “Go west and do something with horses.” I landed in Colorado where I met my husband and created the most amazing life.
I also had a last minute opportunity to spend over a month in Costa Rica. Although my circumstances at the time were far from ideal, I went anyway and had the most amazing experiences that I’ll never forget. That trip transformed my ideas about travel and experiencing other cultures.
Fran, I can’t begin to imagine what’s in store for you. Full immersion into another culture with such an amazing group of people. Yes, your life will be changed – in ways you can’t quite fathom.
I love that you’re taking this adventure! Who knows – it may be the first of many.
Big Hugs!!
Paige
Paige-I knew about your calling out to the Southwest from Boston but not the Costa Rica trip. I do know the trip will be transformational. how, what, etc. doesn’t matter.xxooo-Fran
Have a great trip Fran, follow what pulls you…
I have always wanted to help people(thepull)…and here I am, Life Coach to people who want their goals & dreams to come true. Not sure if that’s intuitive however it is what it is.
be good to yourself
David
this sounds like an AMAZING experience and i have heard of the Pachamama Alliance too, I think. I like their dedication to indigenous tribes. I definitely love the aspects of being on a ‘journey’ or pilgrimage. Best of luck to you!
Fran, how absolutely fabulous. And kudos to you for being willing to answer ‘the call’. Exciting adventures no doubt await and a HUGE expansion of consciousness…for me the most thrilling thing of all.
Love Elle
xoxo
Elle- I couldn’t agree with you more. That is the bottom line purpose for embarking on this type of trip. xxoo-Fran
Fran,
We can’t wait to hear all about your experience. Be well and have an amazing time! xo
Tess- I’ll be sending you smoke messages from deep in the rainforest.
xxoo
Hi Fran,
Sounds like it is going to be an exciting adventure! Would love to read about it.
Take care,
Evelyn
Thanks Evelyn- I’m psyched. xxoo-Fran
Fran, what an opportunity!
I’ll be with you all the way in spirit:-)
Have an amazing and inspirational time.
Be well, Fran. Come back refreshed and enriched. I’ll be thinking of you! Love, Vidya
Fran,
I just got a chance to read your latest post! You won’t read this until you come back but I am sending you great joy and good luck for your Ecuador experience.
I just wrote a post about the beginnner’s mind and now I see it here! Amazing!
Like others, I am looking forward to hearing about your travels. For me, the first memory that came to mind was sitting in my apartment in Paris as the movers were packing everything up. The guy in charge asked me where to ship my stuff. I paused as I considered the safe answer, but instead blurted out, “Send it to Portland, Oregon.” What address, he asked. “I don’t know, but by the time the stuff gets there, I’ll have one.” And so I did. 21 years later, I’m still here.
What an awesome experience you will have it feels very special. I am reminded of back in my 20s I took the opportunity that presented itself to me to live and work in Lagos, Nigeria, I wasn’t aware if my intuition in the same way then but is was a life changing experience as I have found many travels have been, Was it my intuition that led me back in 1972 to head to Bali – still one of my favorite places to visit. Wow you post is bringing up many memories,. thank you xo
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Am glad my words proved helpful ~ Fran
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Lupe – Thanks for your kind words
Fran