Ciao Tutti! Hi All! I can't believe I'm in Firenze almost 2 weeks already! Time is going by uncharacteristically fast, per Firenze. This visit has encompassed many ups & downs. It hasn't been all fun, games & gelato. There are moments of great loneliness, which of course kick in the insecurity gene.
Some of you have written saying that you could never do what I'm doing. It made me think that perhaps you think I'm better at this than you. I am not. Admittedly there have been moments when I've wanted to get on a plane and come home. There have been tears and fears. It's not always easy being out of your comfort zone, and being at peace with vulnerability. It's also not easy to part with the desire for perfection. Tough one to let go of, but you must!
Even though this may all sound bad, I still wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Challenging yourself forces you to visit those dormant parts that lie deep within. They hold the nuggets of courage, strength and wisdom. There is no greater gift that you can give yourself. For real!
Allora, experiencing a myriad of these thoughts and emotions the other day, a thought came to me...what if I had a little visit with all of you? Realistically I know only a few of you can physically visit with me here. But what if I gave the rest of you a twirl around the place? So I made a video. I hope you enjoy!
I encourage you to do something out of your comfort zone this weekend. It doesn't have to be out of this world...It can be one small step that maybe makes you feel a little uneasy, but you know will make your heart smile when you're on the other side of it.
If you feel inspired to do so, feel free to share in the comments section below.
Have a great weekend. Buon fine settimana!
Sending You Big Love, PatriciaG