I left for Barcelona with my carry-on and my backpack at the beginning of December.
I had not been home since before the 2020 Global Apocalypse and although I love living in Florida (I love heat, what can I say…), it was time for me to get out.
It may seem like an oxymoron but it is easy for me to get lost when I am in the same place for too long…
I’ve spent the last month with family, reconnecting with friends, and I also had the opportunity to travel to The Netherlands, one of my favourite countries, to film new classes for EkhartYoga.
I came back to Europe with no expectations, just with the intention to pause and let myself get inspired.
It hasn’t been too difficult finding inspiration while roaming the streets of my city; I’ve had my fair share of croissants and cafe amb llet de civada (lattes with oat milk) for a while in the most picturesque coffee shops.
In every corner of the Gothic Quarter, I find a memory that had been buried by time and distance or a piece of architecture that sparks inspiration for an article, or for fictional dialogue.
I took the pressure off; I didn’t commit to any amount of writing in particular or word count per day, I just committed to pausing, taking a deep breath, and writing daily.
I have been writing articles, I have been working on my sci-fi novel, and unexpectedly began plotting a new fiction book, and I feel ready to reconnect with you all.
Although I have started a new IG account and I would love for you to join me there, I am shifting my focus to this platform, where algorithms matter a little less, and my words a lot more.
So, welcome to “The Pause”.
If you want to learn more about what this space will be like and how we can connect, read more here.
I am putting no expectations on what this space will be like, either, and in this way, together we can watch it grow and evolve into whatever it is meant to become.
I will continue to show up and imperfectly move forward, and I hope you’ll join me.
Love taking the pauses. Excited to know you’re a writer.
I’m excited to see your face and be a part of this community and your world 🤎