A shocking three days to go before I embark on the adventure I have been dreaming of for over ten years.
Today is my birthday... The first in 24 years without said sibling, who for peace within the family will remain even gender anonymous! Let me say... sibling, I miss you.. and thank you for my presents and card!!!! May we share in their light for many years to come!
What I am suddenly aware of, is that I have spent most of my adult life trying to destroy the stereotype that I am a 'jewish princess.' But, as I see the large pile of clothes on the bed, the high heeled shoes on the floor and the hair straighteners in the bathroom cupboard, I am aware that I want to take everything with me. Then I look at the tiny, (well in my eyes, tiny) case that I have bought for my voyage and realise that there really is no space for the 10 pairs of stiletto heels, the little black dresses, or even the hair dryer and I begin to wonder... am I Jewish Princess?
I'm off to work on a game reserve so the combat trousers, hiking shoes, and water bottle are the first to go in the case...
I have heard it said that changing our clothes can change the way we see ourselves, so as I leave the straighteners, the high heels and the dresses behind, I wonder who I will become....
You, dearest Selina, will become who you already are. What exciting adventures await you my friend. I salute your courage to so boldly travel your path, to challenge your assumptions about yourself and to dare to be different.
ReplyDeleteTravel always changes EVERYTHING.... but ultimately I think the everything is more about stripping away all those perceptual filters we have about ourselves, including those others throw on top of us and we pick up as our own.
YOU are a beautiful, creative and passionate soul full of warmth. What you will become is an even more grounded, centred reflection on the outside of who you already are on the inside. I am so excited for you Selina....!
May your footsteps be powerful and strong and may you be surrounded by love as you go.
I am sorry we didn't have a moment to say farewell, my life is also changing beyond all known recognition - but more about this another time. In the meanwhile, I look forward to reading about your adventures and hearing your revelations as they arise.
With SO much love, blessings and wonderful journeying dear Selina, Love Priya x
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