The Road Sure is Twisty

It amazes me how we can never really plan the journey. I mean I went from what I thought was happily ever after to being a single mom and a hustler! I have been knocked down more times than I can count, but I continue to get up again and again. I did not get marriage right, nor my grip spray but I am finally doing something that I love.

It was never my intention to become a personal trainer but yet I have found it to be so fulfilling and a compliment to my yoga, and life coaching certifications. I am extremely lucky to have found Total Fit and meet Gabi, who truly is a soul sister. Gabi is me just 25 years younger!

I had set out to be a major part of The Yoga West with Tammy Ford, someone I admire and adore. Unfortunately the timing was off and our opportunity to work together did not align. I went through disappointment and frustration but I dusted myself off and fell into managing Total Fit. A GIFT!

I am still teaching two classes at The Yoga Shop and was feeling really distant from the community. I went to practice this past Sunday and it felt so good to be on my mat and I actually felt like I was home. I was holding onto the story I created in my head that I was unwanted and that I did not fit in. Why do we beat ourselves up?! I am so grateful I chose to open up to the possibility that I was the problem. I had one of the best practices I have ever had, thank you KB.

Its funny how life take side routes and sometimes they catch you off guard. I am phenomenal at coaching other people to be in the moment, knowing they are doing their best yet I have a hard time with myself. Letting go is one of the hardest lessons to learn. The truth is, holding on to the path you thought you were on, is even harder.

We are all our own warrior if we let ourselves.

Do you ever feel unappreciated !!

I mean is that even a question? Several people have asked me why are you doing a retreat? Why is it a destination? Continue reading and see if you relate...

We, collectively as women ,work so hard to make sure everyone around us is ok, feels taken care of, seen, heard and appreciated. Except ourselves....

It is truly our own fault. We allow those who need us to not expect us to need anything. I can count on half a hand (excluding the thumb) the times I have succumbed to sickness or not showed up 200% for those who count on me. We constantly set the stage that we are strong (which we are) and don't need help, space or to be recognized for being everybody's anchor. However, heres the truth, WE DO! We have failed the most important person in our life, ourselves. So how do we fix this situation we created?

We speak up. We plan something for ourselves and we say we need it. We do need it. We need to breathe. We need support from others who feel the same way. We need to chill and reset. And guess what??! IT IS OK!!!!!

I have learned after so many years of trying so hard to be everything to everyone that actually taking care of me, makes me even better. It makes me brave. It is scary to admit we need help or cannot do it all. And it certainly does not feel good to always give and give to rarely be recognized because we have taught our world we do not need it. Be brave, stand up for yourself and your worth. It does not make you weak to ask for help, to be recognized or to admit you need a break. It makes you human.

The only person who can truly make us feel our worth is ourselves.

So........... a retreat out of our environment with activities to help you reset and restore is the best gift you can give to your #1...YOU

These are the Bungalows!!! Spots are limited....

Dreams Do Come True.....

I have been a hustler for as long as I can remember trying to make something of myself. Like many of you, I have a hard time accepting that I am enough. I never give myself credit for being a hands on great mom, daughter, partner and friend. My unhealthy marriage and years of being mentally abused and gaslighted certainly fueled the fire. One day at yoga I realized how strong I was physically and the light went off in my head. I am strong have worth. It was not easy to keep going, but I did. I had many days of not being ok. I learned though, that it is OK TO NOT BE OK!

As I grew further from my divorce I realized that I was put on earth to help people reach their goals. Especially hard working giving women who sometimes have a hard time figuring out who they are and want to be. So after many other attempts at figuring out me, I finally started Travel The Trilogy so I could be transparent and real, life isn't the fairy tale that I dreamt it would be. Nobody's life is perfect. Facebook is Fakebook and we all have stuff. AND IT'S OK!

I have finally landed. I have been managing Total Fit in West Hartford, running small group fitness classes for women, personal training, teaching yoga and helping women reach their goals.

Finally it is here....the first retreat .....click on the Belize Goddess tab on the Travelthetrilogy.com