Gypsy Journeys and Old Souls

Recently I was faced with a dilemma.I was forced to make a decision between staying on Galapagos for six months or crossing the Pacific to Tahiti on a sail boat.I have to admit,I was a little stressed out by this choice I had to make.I didn't want to give up either opportunity.

I spoke to a friend for advice.She just looked at me and said "Listen to yourself Sarah:live in Galapagos or sail across the Pacific?Both are amazing choices!If this is your biggest stress you're a lucky girl!".We both laughed.

How did I end up here,with this gypsy state of mind,free from the stresses of western society?I ask myself this as I'm sitting on the Galapagos,on one of the most spectacular beaches I have ever seen.I'm surrounded by marine iguanas,hammerhead sharks,manta rays and bird life.The sand is like white silk,the ocean is electric blue,and behind me is an epic volcano.There are surfers dancing on the waves.They move effortlessly and with such fluidity they look like they belong to the ocean (clearly I chose to stay in Galapagos,I can always jump on a sail boat next year).

The answer comes as quick as the question.For the past four years,I've been going with the flow, allowing the tides of life,people,and places take me.I haven't put down roots or spent money on things like cars,clothes and jewellery.I've lived simply,spending my pennies on travel.If I find a place I like,I stay.No place is off limits,there is always a way.If i find an interesting person to spend time with I walk the same path until we've learned what we can from each other.I have set myself free refusing to listen to those who say I have to grow up,seek out security,and be more stable.

My most valuable, treasured asset is the mosaic of memories I am creating.It will be with me every step of my journey,continually growing and evolving.There isn't anything I regret in my last four years of wandering our fascinating planet.Every choice has led me down unknown paths where I've been exposed to alternate ways of thinking,have seen the beauty in the world,and learned invaluable lessons.

These are the things that keep pushing me forward and remind me of how I got here.This is why I will continue to go with the flow,drifting in the currents of life.It's exciting to think about where I will end up in a year from now.What new countries I will see, relationships I'll experience and the wisdom I will gather.Galapagos will be home for a while,until the little voice inside tells me it's time to move on.