Traveling As A Sensitive 2

I have landed and taken some time to mentally slow down which has been a delightful challenge. Without the stress of having to do and deal with the western world I find it interesting that noise in general disturbs me much less than it would normally. Asia unless out on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere is never fully quiet but waking with the sunrise sets me in a good head space as thats the most hushed and reflective time of day…not counting the Rooster, which to be honest, I love.

The view is everything. To have the ocean in front and the odd fishing boat gliding along the water and little birds doing their morning circles and chirping their calls as the sun comes up, very nourishing indeed.

I had to laugh though hearing someone doing very bad Karaoke for a while in the afternoon, thankfully I was told it was a teenager locally practicing for a band and we all agreed they were terribly off key. I feel and urge to offer singing lessons! Ha!

All in all I am feeling more and more at peace with natural tinges of grief from my elders passing but I just lean into those moments and remember the love they filled me with. I know I am very fortunate beyond the pain that knocks at my heart at different moments. Many cant feel that due to their own dysfunctional parenting which often times puts me in a place of immense gratitude. Remember that the inner kin family that we grow and develop and bring time to is the main soul anchor for wellbeing as parents may disappoint, let us down and will pass on. So we need to strongly establish what true heart family means from within regardless of what we are offered without.

A few things that I felt helped while on the plane to this destination. I bought a stellar cabin disk, which helps balance the EMF’s that the plane puts out and a necklace I wear throughout the electronic radiation check throughs. I also take with me a light weight green linen scarf. I put whatever oil I resonate with at the time in my palm and run it through the scarf with my hands. The oil of choice for the moment is Blue Lotus with a base of Moringa oil. It has a beautiful subtle relaxing scent that I find very comforting. Im not fond of smelling others strong perfume so I am mindful that its a scent that is never too over powering. I put it on a day before I travel and top it up when need be. On the plane I put the scarf over my head and lightly over my face to snooze, as it gives me cover from the light but doesn’t block everything out. The smell holds me within my own energy to feel a little more sacred and private.

Anxiety at airports is inevitable but I do notice that staying very present in the moment and knowing that I can only control what I am able to control within my own circumstances is all I have. I remind myself that I always have choice in how I respond or react.

A good example was my brother was carrying my suitcase to the car and saying how heavy it was. I knew it was much lighter than it was in getting to him before storing some of it, but I didn’t weight it again to double check. I noticed the underlying anxiety about it ticking away subconsciously as I got up in the dark of night to get to the plane. I could have solved it by going through a box at my brothers and finding the scale, but I didn’t. So waiting in line, I felt the anxiety and tension knocking even though I made sure I booked the maximum weight just in case. When I put it on the belt, I was so relived that it was absolutely fine and way under weight. Thanks bro! But it was in my control to check and I didn’t.

I have minimal clothes but I also want my creative tools and things I may need like emergency travel homeopathic kit. First aid needs bug spray, my few sacred objects, diary, computer, kindle etc etc… Now unpacked I think I have chosen well. Will reassess that on the next trip to the north lands of England and Canada as I feel the cold and will need to look at the whole multi layer combo.

I chose to be a traveller more than a tourist and be present in a place for a while. The locals are surprised as most people only stay a week at the most. I am here for two before heading to kin in another city which will be very busy. I could have done it the other way round but I needed this first so I can feel myself on my own for a while and be more reflective and connect within. Do I mind being on my own? Not a bit. As a natural introvert, I am loving it.

Within a few days of being here, I traveled to see a local healer. I feel when you come to a different country it’s good to connect to the culture and sacred customs and pay it forward to the locals and not the big resort corporations. I am big on giving back to the locals of a country where people have little. As a sensitive I find in this way I can more easily align and feel safe energetically.

The healing was very authentic and shamanic in many ways. I definitely felt her pull out and shift some some blocks and copies from my elder that I knew where still there. As a practitioner myself its great to surrender and tune in to shifting energy for my own wellbeing.

I had a beautiful water flower blessing to finish and felt welcomed and refreshed on all levels. Much like being welcomed to country as we say in Australia or the landscape of a place by an elder or medicine person. I am big on giving back to the locals of a country where people have little.

Off to plunge into the big blue soft sea.

Until next time Blessings Odette