I am going to be thinking about the word "landing" for the rest of the week now. A lovely meditation on risk. You're making me want to get out there again, Amara. There being the unknown.
Today, I'm taking the time to catch up on all the lovely letters and this feels right on time for me: "When you take a risk, it is essential that you take another one. It is a sequence that belongs to the language of intuition." After all, no risk, no magic ;)
How beautiful your words are, Amara! I just returned from a trip and I'm always so fascinated during the landing, staring out the window as we touch ground. You've made me think about it in a whole different way. Before the pandemic, I traveled often, always on the go. After the pandemic, not so much and I miss it so. Always living vicariously through you boo! Thank you for sharing with us.
Awww, thank you so much for being here and for these abundant thoughts. I am so glad you took a little trip Ashleigh, I completely feel a shift after each landing, especially with that window view. I would love to hear about your travels too! I want to live vicariously through your wanderings too love ❤️
Landing! Yes indeed it is a thing we must do again—we who travel, which is in a sense, as you encompass here—we who live on this ever moving globe. Another gorgeous, piece, my friend. :)
Oh and in this moment, I’m drinking a homemade chai. Mmmmm, turmeric, ginger, cloves, and cardamom—a combo of some of my favorite flavors in the world.
And a ps. I too knew as soon as I started writing about my nomadic journeys on Substack I wouldn’t be doing so chronologically. ;)
Holly, I'm so warmed to see that we're on the same page about non-chronological sharings, maybe it's a nomad thing, always living in the non-linear nature of movement. Also, thanks for reading and offering what you're drinking. Homemade chai is bliss!
I have been recently breaking out of my own chrysalis and unlearning all the fear that I was taught of starting afresh. This essay/ offering felt so synchronous and encouraging with my present journey. Always grateful to experience your spirit Amara, thank you! 🙏 🩷
this felt very real and on time, so many reflections and quotables but mostly what's sticking is "When you take a risk, it is essential that you take another one. It is a sequence that belongs to the language of intuition" grateful for this reminder as I've been moving around this year and struggling with risk and the stop and start of rituals and landings. grateful for your putting words to this <3
Mmmm thanks for sharing what stuck with you, so beautiful to learn that you're moving through these thoughts and landings too. I am so excited and forever inspired by your heart-led travels/movements.
I am gagged that you tried to take your Himalayan Salt lamp girl be so for real hahhahahha
I loved this! Risk is so scary and intimidating because you never know what is on the other side. But I agree with you - it is also a good thing. Being open to risk, and that risk resulting in a fuller life, is something that you just have to be open to doing! Life is inherently risky and the sooner you accept that the better!
ahahahaha Martha I wish you saw my mother's face when I opened the suitcase and revealed the lamp neatly tucked in with socks like nothing to see here. I am everything but fr😂
Yes, I am so glad that you can resonate, life is inherently risky and I think it is easy to forget that sometimes. Being open to it, as you say, is the first step on the path.
I am going to be thinking about the word "landing" for the rest of the week now. A lovely meditation on risk. You're making me want to get out there again, Amara. There being the unknown.
I love that, I hope you make it there in perfect timing.
Today, I'm taking the time to catch up on all the lovely letters and this feels right on time for me: "When you take a risk, it is essential that you take another one. It is a sequence that belongs to the language of intuition." After all, no risk, no magic ;)
no risk no magic!!! you get it. thanks for taking time to read my words xx
How beautiful your words are, Amara! I just returned from a trip and I'm always so fascinated during the landing, staring out the window as we touch ground. You've made me think about it in a whole different way. Before the pandemic, I traveled often, always on the go. After the pandemic, not so much and I miss it so. Always living vicariously through you boo! Thank you for sharing with us.
Awww, thank you so much for being here and for these abundant thoughts. I am so glad you took a little trip Ashleigh, I completely feel a shift after each landing, especially with that window view. I would love to hear about your travels too! I want to live vicariously through your wanderings too love ❤️
Landing! Yes indeed it is a thing we must do again—we who travel, which is in a sense, as you encompass here—we who live on this ever moving globe. Another gorgeous, piece, my friend. :)
Oh and in this moment, I’m drinking a homemade chai. Mmmmm, turmeric, ginger, cloves, and cardamom—a combo of some of my favorite flavors in the world.
And a ps. I too knew as soon as I started writing about my nomadic journeys on Substack I wouldn’t be doing so chronologically. ;)
Holly, I'm so warmed to see that we're on the same page about non-chronological sharings, maybe it's a nomad thing, always living in the non-linear nature of movement. Also, thanks for reading and offering what you're drinking. Homemade chai is bliss!
This was so beautiful. I need a book.
I have been recently breaking out of my own chrysalis and unlearning all the fear that I was taught of starting afresh. This essay/ offering felt so synchronous and encouraging with my present journey. Always grateful to experience your spirit Amara, thank you! 🙏 🩷
I love the way you’ve worded this and I am equally so grateful to you for your insight and wisdom, always
this felt very real and on time, so many reflections and quotables but mostly what's sticking is "When you take a risk, it is essential that you take another one. It is a sequence that belongs to the language of intuition" grateful for this reminder as I've been moving around this year and struggling with risk and the stop and start of rituals and landings. grateful for your putting words to this <3
Mmmm thanks for sharing what stuck with you, so beautiful to learn that you're moving through these thoughts and landings too. I am so excited and forever inspired by your heart-led travels/movements.
I am gagged that you tried to take your Himalayan Salt lamp girl be so for real hahhahahha
I loved this! Risk is so scary and intimidating because you never know what is on the other side. But I agree with you - it is also a good thing. Being open to risk, and that risk resulting in a fuller life, is something that you just have to be open to doing! Life is inherently risky and the sooner you accept that the better!
ahahahaha Martha I wish you saw my mother's face when I opened the suitcase and revealed the lamp neatly tucked in with socks like nothing to see here. I am everything but fr😂
Yes, I am so glad that you can resonate, life is inherently risky and I think it is easy to forget that sometimes. Being open to it, as you say, is the first step on the path.
I like that phrase "no risk, no magic." Packs so much in four words. Also, what are those plants in the third picture? Is that aloe vera?
I will read this again and again. It resonated deeply. Your writing is absolutely beautiful 🫶🏾✨