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When something is "calling you," it typically means that you feel drawn or compelled towards it, whether it's a place, an opportunity, a passion, or a purpose. Here's the definition followed by ten example sentences and appropriate hashtags: Definition: When something is "calling you," it means you feel a strong inner urge or attraction towards it, prompting you to pursue or engage with it. Example sentences: 1. The serene beauty of the mountains is calling me to explore and connect with nature. #NatureCalling #MountainEscape 2. The opportunity to study abroad is calling me to immerse myself in new cultures and experiences. #StudyAbroad #GlobalEducation 3. The sound of the ocean waves calling me reminds me of my childhood spent by the seaside. #OceanCalling #BeachLife 4. The blank canvas is calling me to unleash my creativity and express myself through art. #CreativityCalling #ArtisticExpression 5. The scent of freshly baked bread is calling me to indulge in the simple pleasures of homemade baking. #BakingLove #HomemadeGoodness 6. The stage lights are calling me to perform and share my passion for music with the world. #PerformingArts #MusicalPassion 7. The urge to volunteer in my community is calling me to make a positive difference in the lives of others. #CommunityService #Volunteerism 8. The thrill of adventure is calling me to embark on a solo backpacking trip across Europe. #AdventureCalling #SoloTravel 9. The pages of the book are calling me to dive into a world of imagination and storytelling. #Bookworm #ReadingTime 10. The desire to pursue my dreams is calling me to take risks and step outside my comfort zone. #DreamChaser #PersonalGrowth

Insightful article from Deanna Lowe on the transformational aspects of travel - all of which can be applied at home too!

Resharng this from last year and after seeing it in a few pages I follow since the wisdom never gets old 👌💗 Try to travel, otherwise you may become racist, and you may end up believing that your skin is the only one to be right, that your language is the most romantic and that you were the first to be the first. Travel, because if you don't travel then your thoughts won’t be strengthened, won’t get filled with ideas. Your dreams will be born with fragile legs and then you end up believing in tv-shows, and in those who invent enemies that fit perfectly with your nightmares to make you live in terror. Travel, because travel teaches to say good morning to everyone regardless of which sun we come from. Travel, because travel teaches to say goodnight to everyone regardless of the darkness that we carry inside Travel, because traveling teaches to resist, not to depend, to accept others, not just for who they are but also for what they can never be. To know what we are capable of, to feel part of a family beyond borders, beyond traditions and culture. Traveling teaches us to be beyond. Travel, otherwise you end up believing that you are made only for a panorama and instead inside you there are wonderful landscapes still to visit. - Gio Evan, poet and songwriter. Translated from Italian. #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #selfdevelopment #self-improvmentnetwork

We all have our small techniques Those #hacks or tactics that work for us One thing that have helped me more than I thought it will is - 'messages on my wall'. Yes - I'm not kidding. For years now, I've been doing it. At first, unconsciously. Now very intentionally. Just the other day, as I organized and design my new home, I put some new, relevant messages on the wall. What do I mean by 'messages on my wall'?! Well those could be simple words, #quotes, saying, songs lyrics I print them out, write them on a post-it, get a big frame The idea is that IT HAS TO SPEAK TO ME! #Empower me. Sometimes challenge me. I have to see it daily, that's the whole point. As an #expat who's navigated multiple countries and cultures, I've learned that life abroad is a beautiful blend of excitement and challenge. It's about embracing the unknown, confronting fears, and finding strength in the little things. Those sayings on the wall have helped me, and still do, confront the toughest moments abroad. So I decided to share my small technique, and wrote about it on our #blog. Plus I included 20 empowering and motivational quotes that are great for life abroad. Go and check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiKWD9zv and don't forget to tell me, which quote resonated most with you 🤩 #ExpatLife #Empowerment #Motivation With love, Gal Smoozitive

I love this blog post by Gal Sela - Szmelcman about quotes to motivate us in our life abroad. check this out 👇

Travelling solo has been therapy for my soul. Many times, you miss perspective and self-introspection when you travel with someone. Being an observer, life has offered me plenty of opportunities to learn from the people I come across. People have untold stories that they don’t usually share—traumas they have kept hidden inside the almirah of time. They want to talk about their pain unless we don’t judge them and listen to them fully without comparing our pain with theirs or weighing both on the scale of intensity. I have met many people on this short trip whose stories have left me spellbound. Being an introvert, approaching people and taking the first step is an uphill task for me. I usually approach and ask for help until the situation rings with urgency. Otherwise, observing, taking notes, silently learning through actions, and trying to decipher someone’s state of mind by just looking at their face are the things for which my conscious allows me to have some liberty of time. But this time, I have tried to have conversations with co-passengers, auto wala bhaiya, and anyone who has been crossing my path for a while. This led me to another learning experience and the formation of bonds with strangers who became friends in a jiffy. However, some were not happy, as I was not comfortable sharing my contact details. We all have our own reasons. From sitting near the bank of the Godavari to seeing the majestic beauty of the Brahmagiri hills, life flew through the memory lanes. I sat alone in a state of disquietude and thought that our lives resembled the same 🏞️river current that was going to meet the ocean, like existence taking its last breath at the doorstep of death. Nevertheless, accepting reality is inevitable. The roads, 🚙vehicles, 🏨hotels, and restaurants have one thing in common. They all have common visitors in the form of people. A 🩻skeleton represents homo sapien🧍♂️, not an individual who is bounded by religion, ethnicity, caste, and a truckload of prejudices that were being used as vehicles of identities when that same skeleton was surrounded by blood and flesh of distinction. #travelling #solitude #life #introvertlife #observations #storiesthatmatter

I’m back at my desk after 10 days in Portugal. Travelling (despite the jet lag) always makes me feel recharged. I think it’s because my mind has a different focus when immersed in new experiences. Travelling also gives me a fresh way of looking at my life - a new perspective on things I’ve been questioning or struggling with. And while it would be nice to travel every time I need to get unblocked or solve a problem, I believe it’s possible to shift perspective at any time, no matter where you are. I think of it as taking a little trip through my mind. Getting in there and questioning my thoughts, asking myself some different questions, and recommitting to what is most important to me. Do you ever travel through your mind to discover what’s in there and how you can shift perspective? ____________ One powerful way to shift perspective is to have open conversations with others. Sharing is how we learn and grow. It’s why I created The Wisdom Collective – a community of support for women to find strength, courage, and confidence to make lasting changes in their life. Together, we will discover where you are now, what you truly want, and how to get there from a place of calm and confidence. Sessions start October 27 and there’s a special intro offer available now. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gi-nfyXh Love, Vera - your life coach Remember, you deserve a life you love 💛 (photo: me getting a new perspective during my recent trip to Portugal)

Hello LinkedIn Family! 🦋 Sharing a pleasant experience today! ❤️☺️ I recently took my first solo international trip to the United States of America. This experience opened my eyes to the importance of broadening one's horizons and understanding different perspectives. It also taught me to embrace the unfamiliar and step out of my comfort zone.😇 It also reminded me of the importance of taking risks and pursuing new adventures. 🤩 Besides, the most important part of my journey was challenging myself to overcome my height phobia. I have a huge fear of heights. But hopping in the plane for the first time in my one score and some years of living, making sure to enjoy the moment and trying to forget the fear, was one of the most amazing moments of my life.🥳😎 I was proud of myself, I was proud of Kadi!😎 Once in Uncle Sam's land, It was challenging to navigate the unfamiliar territory, but I quickly learned the joys of traveling solo and having the freedom to explore at my own pace. I met incredible people along the way and gained a newfound sense of independence and confidence. This trip is a turning point for me and sparks my love for solo travel.🥰😊 This trip broadened my perspective on the world and ignited a desire to use my skills and resources to make a difference. 🥰 NB: American people no de like sugar???🥲😂 Please I need sugar sha.😂 Let the adventure begin! 🤩 #travel #exploring #heightphobia #USA #adventure

When I first decided to study abroad, my motivations were far from profound. Influenced by the allure of adventure, the excitement of exploring and LIVING in a European city!!! and the dreamlike scenarios I had seen in movies, I envisioned a semester filled with picturesque moments and thrilling escapades. The idea of traveling the world and experiencing a new culture seemed irresistibly cool. But the reality of my journey was much deeper and more transformative than I could have ever imagined. Upon arriving in Vienna, I quickly realized that the experience was not just about visiting famous landmarks or indulging in the local cuisine. It was about navigating a new academic system, dealing with language barriers, and often spending a significant amount of time alone. Initially, this solitude felt daunting, but it soon became a source of profound personal growth. In those moments of solitude, I began to reflect deeply on my life, my goals, and my motivations. I started my own podcast on mental health, which not only allowed me to connect with others but also helped me to better understand myself. I delved into the world of spirituality, reading the Bhagavad Gita, practicing yoga. These practices became my anchors, guiding me towards a better mental space where anxiety and overthinking were no longer my constant companions. Through this journey, I learned to live life unapologetically and stopped trying to please everyone around me. I embraced my true self and started living in alignment with my values and beliefs. The pressures and expectations that once weighed heavily on me began to lift, and I found a sense of peace and contentment that I had never experienced before. ❤️ What started as a journey for all the wrong reasons turned into an experience filled with all the right learnings ❤️ #StudyAbroad, #Vienna, #PersonalGrowth, #SelfDiscovery, #MentalHealth, #Yoga, #Spirituality, #AnxietyRelief, #Mindfulness, #OvercomingChallenges, #Resilience, #LifeLessons, #Inspiration, #Motivation, #PersonalDevelopment, #StudentLife, #GlobalExperience, #LivingAbroad, #CulturalExchange

You only have 1 life, live it well.   Choose wisely.   People ask why I needed to move to an island to live a simpler life.   I was living a very comfortable life in South Africa.   Enjoying my work, chasing new opportunities, and winning deals.   And then the following life-changing events unfolded:   1.    A global pandemic stops the world. 2.    People much younger than me are dying. 3.    I suffer a severe heart attack that brings me close to death.   I view these events as my falling upward moment. I was moving from the first half of my life, where I have been focused on building my vessel, to the second half, where I will be focusing on filling that vessel.   I was getting ready to stop building – my role, my title and my personal image.   And move towards discovering my “true self.” One of the best ways to do that is to embark on a journey of travel. The prophets, sages, mystics, philosophers and authors did it. Moses, Saint Francis of Assisi, Plato, Rumi, Mark Twain, Che Guevara are some of the names that come to mind. These famous people's travels helped shape their ideas, beliefs, and legacies, and continue to inspire people around the world to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and adventure.   At the end of our lives, we will look back and reflect on the decisions we made, the paths we have chosen and the people we have loved.   When that time comes, how many of us will be able to honestly say that we have lived our lives fully?   I hope to be one of those who do not have regrets.   I have chosen to take the path less traveled.   I have chosen to live the life of my dreams.   I am the lead character in my own novel.     You are the author of your life.   Choose wisely. Want to know where to start your journey? I can help. I am offering 5 free coaching sessions in September. Claim your free session now. Photo at St Paul's Church, Melaka, the oldest church building in South East Asia. #lifeofpurpose #simpleliving #travel #journeywithin