I choose to see on the good.
It’s not always easy right now but I’d rather see the light than all the negativity that’s NOT worth my energy.
Last year, when the world began to crumble and borders closed – I was shook. My husband was working in Barbados and we decided to make the move, in the middle of a pandemic to cut back on travel exposure.
There were so many unknowns, and as hard as it was, it was the best decision for our family. Life in Barbados felt very normal and safe. After getting into our groove with the move, we didn’t need to stress as much about COVID but then Christmas hit, along with an increase in holiday travel to the island.
A few weeks ago, the government of Barbados announced a nationwide “pause” due to the increase in community spread. At the same time, Canada announced a halt in flights to the carribean and after a few close encounters with positive cases, there was a need to get tested.
It was really hard to be away from home when everything felt like it was crumbling at once but I’m grateful that I’ve been working on my spiritual practice and was reminded to release my fears in these dark times.
This may sound crazy, but I found comfort in my sunset walk. It was my time to reflect on the day and every sunset brought me peace.
The night of the flight announcement, I was feeling heavy. Fighting with myself to decide if we should go home, or stay, I asked for a sign and instantly felt at peace with the world’s most beautiful sunset. It was breathtaking. I remember standing in awe of the island’s beauty and in this perfect moment, a turtle popped up from the water and I instantly felt at peace.
This “pause” hasn’t been easy. Being away from home hasn’t been easy. But it’s moments like these where we learn to grow, adapt and see the beauty around us.
I’ve been forced to focus inward and I’m embracing it. I will be returning home some day and I like to think I will be coming back stronger than ever.
Whatever hard you are facing today, I am sending you peace and a warm hug. If you need a positive light, I’ll be here to help you shine!
