Finding My Light: A Journey to Peace and Purpose in Croatia
Sitting seaside with the Adriatic glistening before me, I sip my coffee and take in the peaceful November warmth. It feels surreal that this is my life now—a life I’ve longed for, surrounded by the timeless beauty of Solta, Old Town Split, and the Biokovo mountains. Little by little, I’ve shed what no longer serves me, learning to trust myself and embrace the present. My therapist recently remarked on my happiness, a stark contrast to when I first arrived, burdened by sadness. Today, I know that surviving my past has made me resilient; starting over is not from scratch, but a new beginning enriched by all my experiences.
Holding On and Letting Go: The Duality of Family Ties and Personal Freedom
I sat in my apartment, alone, in silence, coping with family separation, knowing that I wouldn’t see my family again for months. I knew this when I moved. I’ve known this every day since my arrival, but on that day, after a happy full home, I was left alone with my thoughts, navigating life’s transitions to push through and to continue to push forward for the life I truly want.
Designing Your Freedom: My Personal Blueprint for Building a Life You Love
I often think back to all the things I had been asking for. The common denominator on every one of my wish lists over the years, the one constant was and still is “freedom.” I think it’s fair to say that word represents something different for each of us. For me, it’s freedom of time. To choose where I go, when I want, and with whom I want; to be able to come and go as I please from any location and to feel peace around me. Stillness, nature, people enjoying life. To look around every day and be mesmerized by what surrounds me. Pride in the life I have created. That’s my freedom.
Trading Toronto for the Adriatic: My Journey of Starting Over
“Walking out of my Toronto apartment for the last time felt as if I was saying goodbye to who I once was, leaving that woman behind; the version that had carried me through life, helped me survive, succeed, and challenge me.”