6. Forgiveness is the most powerful gift we can give: both to others and ourselves.
I have made mistakes. Mistakes that have hurt others and mistakes that have hurt me. I have also been hurt by others. Carrying that burden only prolongs the anguish. I learn this lesson everyday and imagine that I will continue to do so for the rest of my life. I found out that a former colleague died this month at the age of 34. He was the epitome of health and wellness but had a massive heart attack and is now gone. Life is short, we never know when it will be our time, let go of your grudges.
I hear I can expect even more of this in my late 30s and early 40s. I say, bring it on!
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Hi, I'm Kristin. I am a feisty and frugal 30-something with a love for travel and adventure. My younger self pursued a career as an attorney, hated the practice of law and found myself unemployed during the Great Recession. Just bloody awesome. So I decided to take control and follow my true passions: traveling, writing (aka I’m not a millionaire), and making the world just a little bit smaller by encouraging other non-millionaires to travel to their heart’s content. My website www.abroadawakening.com/ and books (available on amazon.com under “abroad awakening) are dedicated to this cause.
In my spare time, wait….what spare time? Let me try that again….I spend all my time working my day job, enhancing and growing Abroad Awakening, traveling (obviously), and spending time with my husband and two four legged children: Scout and Mose (don’t ask). We live a simple life, explore the world, and always seek new experiences and challenges. I have been truly blessed.