Hello all. It’s been a few months till I published something. I took a break from writing about life’s lessons while I was still in the midst of what felt for a while like my biggest one. It’s been a busy year with so many changes in my life. A lot of traveling, new experiences and taking MANY leaps of faith. I trusted my instincts, took chances and stayed strong. It hasn’t all been easy but it has 100% all been worth it.

I am sitting on a flight in the clouds somewhere over Singapore writing this, thinking my goodness! I have been on a few flights this year. Cried in countless airports. Felt so many emotions leaving loved ones in one place and going to loved ones in another and most recently going to a place where I had no one at all, just me. I made plans this year and saw them through and while living life blessings came disguised as roadblocks that turned into opportunities and my plans changed.

I entered the 2019 new year in Ghana before heading to South Africa. From there I went to London, had a brief visit to Australia before relocating to Vietnam. It’s been a pretty epic year and I know it will be very special bringing in the 2020 new year home again in South Africa. It’s almost like I’ve been full circle but inside it feels like I’m starting a new journey all together. If someone would have told me 12 months ago, I’d be living i in Vietnam I would have said “There is no way!” But here I am and I am so happy to be here.

I wanted to come on here to let you all know that sometimes the things we have planned don’t necessarily turn out the way we want but often turn out the way we need. One of our biggest downfalls as human beings is thinking we have control over everything. That everything we plan will indeed be exactly as we thought, without preparing ourselves for the possibility that plans change. It’s hard to see it sometimes but everything that comes your way from the unexpected changes are to help you grow, bring you joy and experiences you may never have had if your plans stayed the same. Being open to change allows space in your life for blessings to flow and opportunities to present themselves. I know this now and I am so grateful for it all.

I never wanted to leave London. I loved London and was resisting the inevitable pull to leave but it was through London that I have been led to Vietnam. It was through a mentor I met in London that this became possible. I never in my life imagined I would be living here. I had never traveled to Vietnam before this experience but, here I am and I know it’s where I am meant to be right now as much as it has taken me from where I thought I wanted to be. I will grow into a better person and stronger woman through this experience.

This year has taught me some of the most valuable life lessons I have ever experienced and I want to share some with you. Some lessons I have learned are: Adapting to change is a life skill we should teach our children and loved ones to embrace. Being adaptable to change in our lives big or small will help us build resilience and maintain a positive outlook no matter what comes our way. I have learned that my ability to heal through any situation is what keeps me living a life free from pain but it takes work. I have learned that I never give up and believe that anything is possible. I believe that self-love and inner peace are priceless and that doing the inner work to get connected to yourself is life’s longest and hardest test. I have grown stronger in my faith and know God’s plan is always better than my own. I know that it’s ok to feel lonely sometimes but it’s through sitting in that loneliness we become resilient and self-reliant. I have learned that self-care is incredibly important and for some reason the things that keep us centered are often the hardest to do consistently, but to never stop trying. I still have so much to learn and I am embracing this adventure with eyes wide open and welcome God’s grace to take me anywhere he wants to.

If you’re in a place where you feel things haven’t gone your way or the plans you had just didn’t work out, don’t get caught up in the past, what could have, should have or would have been. Embrace this season you’re in. You are exactly where you are meant to be and there is no time like the present to take a leap of faith or embark on a new adventure. Embrace change when it comes and never give up on yourself. Change brings opportunity. The world is so big and so beautiful and you deserve to experience the bliss it has to offer you. March to the beat of your own drum. Nothing is impossible.

It’s through all these unexpected changes I have the opportunity to work around the world in my purpose to help others. It’s through these changes I have seen places in the world I never dreamed of. It’s through these changes I have grown in my faith, evolved as a person, been able to heal and evolve. I get to live in a place I love, be amongst people every day that inspire me and I will never ever take that for granted. I have met some of the most wonderful people that have contributed to the best memories and learned things about myself I never even knew existed within me. I am feeling incredibly blessed and strong and know that for however long I am in Vietnam I will embrace this opportunity with gratitude and grace because I AM incredibly blessed to be here. I’m grateful for change.

Peace & Love Y’all

Bee xx