A letter from the future

Dear You (that would be “Me”),

We’re anchored near the most beautiful tropical island in the South Pacific and taking it easy for a few days. Not that the other days haven’t been easy, in fact this whole sailing the world idea may be the most relaxing way to excitement I can think of. It was definitely a good choice. The best decision of our life.

I know right now it all seems overwhelming, you’re tired and stressed out and feel like you’re drowning in all the hows and to-dos that need figuring out. I don’t blame you. But I also wanted to write and tell you it’s all worth it – by far! And to keep going, keep pushing.

It’s amazing how things can work out once you find your natural flow.

I have so many things to write, and now I have the time and energy, my creativity has sprung back into full form. I’m writing adventure stories, fairy tales and stupid romances, children’s books and poetry, motivational and inspirational blog posts and articles, and everything I feel like!

So many people have sent me emails, or commented on the blogs, telling me they liked something, or how something I wrote changed their life, their view on things, or their belief in what they were “supposed to be doing” with themselves.

Every day I feel the joy of giving back to the people and the world around me. I’m in harmony with all living things, feeling balanced and full of love and life.

Travelling without any set goal is the most liberating feeling.

I love the alternation between travelling, moving, taking in new places and people – and then coming back “home” to stay with family and friends for a while. Somehow my time spent with my loved ones has improved and become more intense. I am much more “there”, now that my life is all that I want it to be, and they make room for me and prioritize seeing me when I’m back.

Our niece has grown so much! It can be a bit hard to leave her, knowing she will develop so much in my absence. But when I return and see her again, and tell her magic tales of distant places, it all makes sense anyway. We can watch the Fraggles together – I’m her Aunt Travelling Dagmar!

Lately I’ve been invited to speak at various events and conferences, some of them for a lot (!) of people. Some of them very corporate. Some of them serious business people. And I’m actually really good at it! I always get a little bit nervous, but it’s the good kind of nervous, the kind that puts me on my feet and ready.

As it turns out, we have so much to give, and the world wants to hear it!

So don’t worry, don’t stress, and don’t be afraid of showing the world who you are. It’ll all work out for the best. And even better than we ever dared to dream.

Hang in there, keep going. It’ll all be more than worth it.