This post was originally published in Sam Osbiston’s online publication Catching Life back in the Spring of 2017. It’s one I worked hard on and really enjoyed creating! I’m reposting here so that you too can enjoy it (hopefully). 

I’ve come to realize that most of what scares me simply isn’t REAL. Yeah, I said it. Most of what I fear exists only inside the confines of my mind. Knowing this, I can deduce that once I question my thoughts, I can then recognize them for what they are; mere apparitions of consequences assumed...

“The real issue arises if we get the Diablo Winds.” My friend (and one of the homeowners I sit for in Oakland) was informing me about the catalyst for the planned power outages in the region. Being that we were up in the hills, we were likely to lose power in the next 24 hours....

Today I talk about a lot, but perhaps the biggest topic is relationships. Besides sharing my sad feelings about leaving Mexico next week, and my happy feelings about deciding to continue my Spanish lessons and return to Mexico soon, I start to unearth the thoughts and feelings I’ve been having about relationships, marriage, and my stance in the world. Most importantly… I’d LOVE to know your thoughts on the subject.

It’s another week here in Xalapa, and a special one at that! This week I not only share with you my thoughts on manifesting, but I also break down what I did, learned, and worked on in regards to Day of the Dead. I think this is one you’re really going to like. Let me know if I’m right in the comments.

By special request I'm sharing a new experiment... Story Time! There are a lot of random funny things that have happened, and continue TO happen, to me in my everyday life. A dear friend of mind suggested I share them with everyone, so here goes. 

It’s a rainy day in Xalapa, Mexico, but I’m back to share my lessons learned and hard work from the week. Stories include how to ride the public bus in Xalapa, insights into a school’s Muertos celebration, and pushing through the frustrations of language and expression.

I’m trying something a *little* different today, and I hope you like it! Tune in to hear a story or two about my first week here in Xalapa. I share lessons learned including how amazing the Mexican people are, we can live with so much less than we think, and being in a country really is a great way to get better at a language.

Today’s video is my first from beautiful Xalapa, Mexico! I share lessons learned including my need for deeper conversations, being immediate and vulnerable with my feelings, coming to grips with my limited Spanish speaking abilities, and most importantly, remembering the world is scarier in my head than in real life.