I have had some reservations about continuing with this blog, as evidenced by the lapse in posts. It wasn't until I recently wrote a personal statement for consideration into the Aveda Institute that I realized how much I missed writing. Here is an excerpt of that letter:
I am a Libra, so balance is very important to me. I was never too much into astrological signs until I made the decision to sell my home and a portion of my belongings, resign from my position with a major home mortgage company and buy a one way plane ticket to Mexico. My life somewhat resembles Eat Pray Love. For nearly five months, I spent my days learning to speak Spanish (really more Spanglish), wandering the cobblestone streets, interacting with the people both Mexican and expats, falling in and out of love, and most importantly searching the very depths of my soul.
For a long time I felt my life was out of balance. There had to be more. I had wanderlust. So I started on this journey. Even though I’m back in the States now, I feel like my journey continues. I have previously worked in retail, banking, real estate and mortgage. They were all good jobs but I wanted more. I began to seek out like minded people, get back into yoga and church and made a commitment to myself that I would change my life.
Change is difficult at any age, but as each year passes we become more resistant. As I kept in touch with family and friends during my time in Mexico, someone wrote me ‘not all who wander are lost’. I didn’t think a lot about it until I recently saw it again stamped into a piece of recycled jewelry.
I often seek solitude through yoga, church, or at my local Aveda salon and spa, Jiva. Many times, as I sink into the massage table, I find myself thinking ‘I should just work here’. To be able to be surrounded by relaxation all day, ahhh. And the Aveda philosophy aligns with my personal beliefs about giving back and sustainability.
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. My former boss Ivonne used to like to say this. I believe this to be true. I also believe a good eyebrow wax can change a person’s whole perspective.
