Ellie on the Beach

It takes curiosity to explore our inner depths. Curiosity and a mix of courage, frustration, hope and fear to motivate someone to delve into the unknown — especially if they’ve never done it before.

And so today, I want to celebrate my companions on the Come Alive trail at The Haven where I just spent a week stepping into the waters of ‘self’ to discover ‘the more’ that is possible in life when I let go of believing, ‘this’ is all there is.

My travelling companions taught me a great deal and I am grateful.

They are all heroes.

Not because they have done ‘great’ things in the world — though I’m sure they all have. Being in the world is greatness in and of itself. For me, their heroism comes through their courage in sharing, opening up, diving deep within and being willing to see the beauty and wonder that is them without fear that their beauty and wonder is not enough.

We are all enough. Just the way we are. And this past week at The Haven reaffirmed for me how incredibly beautiful we human beings are. In spite of our pasts, the pains and sorrows and hurts and wounds, in spite of all that has happened, all that we experienced and endured getting to ‘here’, right now, we are absolutely magnificent.

Being amidst such shining spirits inspired me, and filled me with joy and love.

Being part of a circle of trust and compassion has lifted me up.

I feel alive.

To all those travellers willing to explore their inner depths, to all those who have the courage to open themselves up to their pain so that they can come to the other side, even when they fear the opening will break their hearts, you are my heroes. You light the way for all of us to follow. You create a world of difference in your desire and willingness to be all that you are without fearing you are not enough.

You are all heroes.

And to the facilitators, the coaches, the interns, you rock my world. Your giving natures, your willingness to share and expand into the space so that everyone can learn from your wisdom, and grow through your caring, you make a world of difference.

You are all heroes.

And… here is a link to a short video that celebrates The Haven and the work of finding yourself where ever you’re at and falling in love with who you are.