I'm writing this from Bali
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Hi Reader, By the time this lands in your inbox, I'll be in Bali. The last time I was there I was single, no kids, and deep in my Kundalini yoga and meditation phase. I spent the first half of the trip in full spiritual immersion and, because I've always loved a bit of balance, the second half drinking cocktails on the beach and dancing under the stars until the early hours of the morning. Both halves were perfect. That was a completely different chapter of my life. Different version of me. And yet somehow the same woman underneath it all, just with a lot more life packed in since then. This time I'm arriving with a husband, two boys, and a wedding to celebrate. And I genuinely cannot wait to see what Bali looks like through this particular lens. Some things don't change though. I can guarantee there will still be a dance floor involved at some point. That's just non-negotiable for me. 💃🏾 I'll be sharing the highlights when I'm back. I have a feeling it's going to be equal parts beautiful, chaotic, and everything in between. In the meantime, I want to leave you with something to sit with this week. There are places, people, and experiences we return to at different points in our lives. And sometimes the most useful thing isn't noticing how much has changed. It's noticing how much of you has stayed constant underneath all of it. Who were you five years ago? Ten? And what's still true about her today? That thread is worth following. It tends to lead somewhere important. I'll be back in your inbox properly on the 3rd of July, rested and full of stories. And I'm bringing something with me. Reset & Rise is on 24 July, 1.5 hours online for women who know something needs to change. I'll have all the details when I'm back. If you want to be first to know when registration opens, just reply to this email with RESET and I'll make sure you hear about it before anyone else. Take good care of yourself while I'm away. Book your free Discovery Call here: https://calendly.com/alishawaterman/exploration-session In joy, |
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