What do I put down as an address when I’m a nomad?
That’s how the conversation started!
Oh, the sweet dance of uncertainty! Home, an elusive concept that has led me on a mesmerizing journey across continents, a journey that’s been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. As I reflect on my nomadic escapades, a surge of passion ignites within me, a burning desire to convey the depth of my odyssey.
The perennial question: Where do I call home? Now that’s a question! It’s not just a matter of geography; it’s a quest for belonging, a search for that elusive place that resonates with the very essence of who we are. I love travelling and for years while I was going between Australia and Europe I dreamt of more flexibility. I would go between winter seasons Alps – Alps. Firstly, in hospitality and then as a massage therapist. Yet, despite the extraordinary lifestyle, true freedom remained elusive. I craved the ability to work from anywhere!
Then, the winds of change whispered the impending arrival of Brexit, casting shadows on the dual citizenship that had woven the fabric of my nomadic existence. A decision loomed – surrender my cherished lifestyle or find a secure haven. As luck would have it, my then boyfriend wanted me to move to Denmark. Five years lead me through a massive personal metamorphosis. This motivated me to study anything I could to help understand my ever-increasing list of physical ailments, improve my own lifestyle, and create a positive mindset. As the world grappled with the challenges of a global pandemic (COVID), I delved into the depths of my own transformation. What emerged was a fusion of energy healing, psychotherapy, and a myriad of other practices.
Reiki has been at the foundation for all the transformation I’ve gone through, and still is. I never intended to be a practitioner myself, I was only using it for self-healing – something that was actually working! Fast forward to now and I have my sights set on upleveling to Reiki Master (as soon as my travel plans align with that of my teacher in Copenhagen). This is the path that has aligned with the rhythm of my journey.
I work in risky ways – well… what most people would consider risky!
Life, once stagnant, relationships entangled in frustration – I vowed to break free from these shackles. The compass of intuition became my trusted guide, leading me to Argentina, Italy, and even the Arctic Circle.
I did this all in 2023! Yes, it can appear risky to drop everything (apartment, paying work) and say, “I’m out of here!”, especially with bills piling up…etc! I really wouldn’t blame anyone for staying in their comfort zone.
It feels so “good” – It’s comfy right!?
However, the comfort zone, while cosy, cannot compete with the exhilaration of following the heart’s call.
(This is a good time to mention that your intuition would never guide you into anything you’re not strong enough for or anything unsafe).
Although as “comfortable” as I was, I need to take you back a little to describe the reason for this next uprooting. I was checking in and taking inventory of myself, how was I feeling? What circumstances I was in? Who I had around me? How was that measuring up with my core values?
My core values is Love! To love myself, to love in a relationship, to learn to love unconditionally, the interconnectedness that love is universally. It is the root of everything I do and what I strive towards personally and professionally.
I wasn’t feeling the love where I was, with the life I had created for myself, I was so focused on wanting to be able to share it. I had the chance of a relationship except I stumbled a bit, forgot a few key principles of self love and in my impatience went chasing love outside of myself. And when I say chasing, I tend to cross the globe for these opportunities at love. That’s a long way to go searching outside of oneself, yet certainly brings about some impactful lessons!
Back on familiar European soil I could regroup, where the sun was shining down on me, with the sole focus being myself. Naturally, taking all of these recent lessons in, love falls into place.
I use the experiences from my travels as lessons, and draw upon them as forms of strength and understanding during my working practice to guide clients through mental and energetic challenges. The way in which I work is ever evolving. When on the move I provide distance Reiki, as its healing and grounding for both the recipient and me. Now I can focus on my creative side by producing Yoga Nidra journeys through sound as well as online Breathwork workshops. Some days it brings me pleasure to advise on spa & wellness as I do for Sorrisniva, other days it’s attending conferences and helping bring clarity & empathy to companies to continue doing business mindfully. It appears no matter what it is, I attract whatever vibes that I’m putting out.
Most of the time, I allow myself to go through the emotional processes that are essential for growth that leave me unwilling to work regularly. I mean, if I pushed myself then yeah, of course I’d show up for work every day (that’s what I have been doing up until now) except pushing myself simply isn’t the answer anymore. It doesn’t benefit anything or anyone. Working on my own terms has been a complete blessing and allows me to give the best of myself and the best possible advice to clients.
You know the old saying, “Practice what you preach!”
There have been some challenges. Networking as a nomad proved to be a mixed bag. Doors opened, but some remained firmly shut. I choose to see this as – not the right place at the right time and continue passing through!
To be honest, I was expecting networking on the road to be a simple process. I hoped to form many great contacts within the health, wellness & spiritual communities. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made some incredible contacts – but I thought it would be easier.
Doubts occasionally cloud my path. Am I taken seriously if I deviate from the norm? Does practicing remotely diminish my credibility? These are the whispers of insecurity that echo in the corridors of my unconventional journey. But, I’ve learned to trust that my unique approach.
I tend to travel and help people on their property, gardening or preparing their land for sewing new seeds. Even this holds significance for me in my field at a much deeper level. Usually, I am ankle deep – covered in dirt and thorns, getting to the roots of weeds, removing them, planting new seeds and leaving them to grow. I would love it if others could see their land from this perspective, and get stuck into their plot, to clear their slate the way that I do for them. I realise that it is not in everyone’s nature to see things from this angle, and that’s exactly the reason I’m there! Maybe not to help with their perspective, but to at least cleanse the land. I can recommend the simplest gardening techniques for anyone that needs to strip back the undercover stresses of their daily life, refocus their purpose and follow it.
What I’ve found is that by being away, I can be a clearer & more reliable channel for my clients. I have the blessing of time and space to clean up my own Energy and be a better practitioner. The emotional ebbs and flows, essential for personal growth, shape my work, ensuring authenticity in every interaction.
