The Day Before Nepal
Today felt like the universe threw every emotion, every blessing and every tiny unexpected moment into one single day; a kind of gentle chaos that only happens right before a big journey.
It began in the morning with my last yoga class before Nepal.
Twelve beautiful souls joined me.
They moved with me, breathed with me and unknowingly helped me anchor myself before stepping into ten days of silence.
Some messaged after class to wish me well and each message felt like a tiny lantern lighting my path forward.
Gifts of Protection, Warmth and Hope
I thought I was done packing, but the universe had other plans. 😅
My students came bearing gifts, each one so thoughtful, I felt my heart stretch in gratitude.
- Cinto gifted me:
- Bebe Sport gloves
- A shawl (which doubles as an ear-warmer - brilliant!)
- Back pain relief heating patches
- Michelle handed me a Young Living essential oil called HOPE; the most perfect name for this journey.
- Glenis added more heating pads, because “You will need them lah.😊
- Massaya (sweet Thai girl) gave me three tiny Buddha figurines and protective prints ‘’to ward off negativity,” she said with such sincerity that it felt like a blessing wrapping itself around me.
These weren’t just gifts. They were love disguised as objects, little pieces of protection from people who crossed my path at the right time.
Chocolate Surprises & My Youngest Student’s Honesty
Before class, I prepared 16 small gift bags filled with Ferrero Rocher.
When I handed them out at the end, everyone smiled!!
And my sweet youngest student, told me during Yin:
“I’m hungry.”
I promised him chocolates after class.
He said “OK” instantly with no hesitation just pure honesty. He got his chocolates in the end… actually, he got extra. 😊
Lunch, Love & Life Admin
After class, I had lunch with Cinto and Michelle at Bayang Café; a most needed short, sweet and grounding.
And then real life continued calling.
Well, some weeks ago, on 24/11 my car, damaged from the accident, needed to be sent to the workshop.They haven’t received the spare parts yet, but at least I left the car there so they can start work the moment parts arrive.
Navigating all this right before travelling… well, it was a lot. But it’s done.
A Visit to Mom
Before I went to the workshop, I made one very important stop.
I drove to my late mother’s house.
I didn’t go in (since my house keys are with my cousins). I just parked outside and sat there in stillness.
I said a prayer.
Asked for her protection.
Asked her to walk with me through this journey, the cold and the silence.
And to bless the upcoming first year prayer to be held in her name.
There was a tenderness 🥹 in that moment; the kind where grief softens into love and love expands into calm.
Exhaustion, Dinner and No Sleep
By the time I reached home from the workshop, I was exhausted in every layer ie mentally, physically and emotionally.
And it’s pouring now; heavy rain, almost like snow……but tropical edition. 🤣. Heavy rain before a big journey always feels symbolic right? ….like the universe doing a cleansing wash, clearing my path before I fly?
Anyways, in an hour, I’m meeting a friend for an early dinner.
And after that…
I’ll finish the last bits of packing and definitely not sleep. 😂🤣😂
Who can sleep before a 5am airport pickup anyway?!
Tomorrow it begins.
Tomorrow I step into the unknown.
Tomorrow I fly.
And tonight… I feel full.
Full of gratitude, full of nerves, full of blessings and full of life……….
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