Due to all the eating going on here in Italy, some of you may wonder whether I lost my desire to write, BUT…..this morning I feel inspired.
Yesterday, Lori and I rented a private boat for a few hours to tour the coast of Positano and the neighboring island of Capri. It was just the two of us and our boat captain Vincenzo.
As if all the incredible food and astounding views were not enough, getting out on the water and seeing all the beauty from the ocean cemented Positano & the Amalfi Coast in my heart as one of the top vacation destinations in the world.
It also unlocked some mysteries I was struggling with these past few weeks. Without going into too much detail, my last retreat at Bliss Island did not go well. In my professional opinion, it bombed.
Did my staff and I bring less energy after hosting forty-three wonderful retreats in less than thirty months? A torrid pace for sure! Was it due to poor curation? Could the Presenter have done a better job connecting with guests? Or, was it Murphy’s Law?
All good questions, but not the answers I’m seeking at this time. A less than stellar retreat was bound to happen at some point and execution can always be tweaked to improve.
The bigger questions I am struggling with are - Am I done with retreats at Bliss Island? Did I do too many too fast? How is it possible that I’m even having these thoughts, when my retreats were one of my greatest sources of joy these last five years? What does the Universe want for this wonderous property? What does my Soul desire next? What will work best for Lori and I as a married team? What is best for my staff, whom I have grown to think of as family? Big questions!
When I lack clarity, I commit to one very important thing. I continue to believe that the answers I seek will reveal themselves in due time. I never waiver in this. It is the mindset that has delivered 100% of my abundance. I trust in it wholeheartedly. Choosing fear as a motivator instead works for many, but it’s never been my go to!
When the questions percolating in my heart and mind become potentially life changing (for me, my family, and others), I typically seek out the beauty of nature to discover my answers.
This was one of two reasons for my trip to Italy. The second was to reward my wife with a culinary journey that would blow her mind. Nature never fails to assist my discovery and fantastic food does nothing to hinder my process!
So, what about yesterday brought my clarity? Was it the invisible hand of God? Or, was it the Universe opening another Magic Doorway? Or, was it the beauty of my surroundings quieting my Ego just enough so that my Soul’s whispers could be heard?
Only your choice in faith can answer these worthy questions. The beauty is that answering them is not required. You just need to believe that your answers are from a place of self-love, joy and peace. It takes faith!
Yesterday, amongst all the beauty, I received my answers. I am grateful for them. While I still have nearly two weeks of vacation to go, I am now excited and inspired to return to Hawaii to begin my next bliss journey of Awakened Doing!
P.S. - Don’t worry Foodies - I’m not done making your mouths water! More food photos to come!
