The intentional roamer: Going within for answers
I just attended a week-long retreat at Tapestry, in New Brunswick, Canada. It made a profound impact on all of us who attended. This was my third visit to Tapestry, and the retreats played an integral role in helping me let go of my stories of who I thought I was and revealed what was getting in my way.
At some point in my journey, I realized I needed to stop looking for happiness and fulfillment from external sources. Of course, this can happen, but it’s short-lived.
I realized that I needed to go within and discover what was holding me back. I learned a tremendous amount about myself, all the whys, whats, and hows of who I became. I began to gain a better understanding of who I am, and through a combination of awareness, acceptance, and letting go, I started to like myself.
I don’t think we ever stop growing and learning. I realized that there was one more piece to the puzzle. I didn’t love myself. I know this phrase is used a lot, and it seems to be the solution to a lot of our woes. I am not the first person to wonder what “loving yourself” really means. I had a hard enough time liking myself, now I have to love myself? What does that even look like? Do I love myself yet? I know I’m getting there!
Take a listen to “Going Within”.
For information on Tapestry retreats, go to Age of Possibility.