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Sunshine Stories

By Regina Roeder

December 22^nd, 2017

It is deep inside of everyone of us

this need for expression

using your hands

your imagination

to create

to shape

to built

May I be one

with the sea and the mountains

with the plants and the Earth

with the wind and the water

with the stars and the moon

with the birds and the trees.

May I be one with the elements.

May I be present

Only then I can be one with myself, express myself, be brave enough to follow this path from somewhere beyond myself. This is where freedom lies.

Rewarded be those that have the courage to follow their hearts

the rebels that trust themselves and question

the dreamers that paint their stories into the sky

the creatives that don't know any boundaries

the idealists that know that this planet is not made for their own profit neither does it belong to them.

Meanwhile I am floating on thin spaces

again

and it is a good one

a story that needs to be discovered while choosing the adventure

positivity is paving its way through the blurriness of the unknown

letting go of expectations while being one with Mother Earth again and not against her.

We disconnected from the elements, our roots

and have walked some steps away from our nature maybe more

but it is still in each and every one of us. This spark, as they say,

those that are born surrounded by the trees and the waters will always have parts of themselves there.

So does everyone else.

Fresh air and clear skies, my heart starts beating, the open road, from the mountains to the ocean,

shades of blue and green projecting endless possibilities

smells from lavender & sage to papayas & lemongrass being our compass

it is precious being back to Europe and discover all its seasons and wonders, its people and dreams, its colours and tastes, its smells and smiles, its rain and sunshine.

You will always find what you are looking for, no matter where you go

We had a map but decided to follow our hearts on this journey leaving job titles and formats of living behind, as we used to, on our voyage through South America, where no-one cared about our income, nor our profession. And again while entering the open road with profound trust allowed us to embrace the unknown in all its wonders and magic. The sun coloured the sky in all its shades from red to yellow, dolphins showed us our waves and African families opened us doors when we had no place to sleep. Once you leap you are reminded that you are held by a force beyond yourself.

Following our path fearless and strong, as humans should be. Equally. Insisting on our rights. Drawing spaces of peace with nature.

Where shelter, food and health base the foundation of life

where wisdom of the elders is precious

where Mother Nature is holy,

where clear water and food nourishes

where the outdoors, rest and community are medicine

where daily movement and fresh air keep projecting lines of balance

where it is allowed to have a nap once you are tired, real food when you are hungry and a rest when you feel exhausted

where there is time for the soul, for community, to smile, to contemplate and question, time for passionate talks and endless dreams

where there is space to be grateful for each sun rise including all its wonders absorbing all the smells and flavours

where there is no need for feeling guilty while putting your toes deeper into the sand and your head under the water

where bathing in natural springs and walking barefoot on the meadow seems appropriate yet necessary

to be human

Waking up everyday reminding yourself that you are alive.

Being back to our western world, I realized this society is not built to nourish our bodies and minds.

The foundation to be free to decide and follow our hearts.

The sea has always described freedom to me, this ocean of endless possibilities. This is why I decided to leave my current part time home right in the mountains of Italy behind and to hit the road again, away from digital connections putting myself out there in nature, to visit another dreamer, a soulmate from another story in an encounter full of heart at the ocean, pure and pristine, searching zeniths, not shades, without any obligation, neither expectation.

Europe has provided me with an abundance of possibilities, more I could have dreamt of in the past few years, yet it made me realize choice is dangerous if not handled carefully. Our fast paced lifestyle blurs the damage that has been done, nevertheless each of us has given the choice to say yes to our environment. To the oceans and the mountains, the soils and the trees, to life and people. Yes to your own regional circle to seasonal, organic food. Yes to local, to the heart and family.

Stillness in movement

beauty in letting go

blurriness of the unknown

progress in rest

self love in imbalance

trust in uncertainty

My kind of journey continues and I cannot wait for 2018 and all its waves and wonders. Where will I be?

I believe just like some of you somewhere outside between the oceans and the mountains. Continuing this mission to live more mindfully and sustainably. Surrounding myself with people like you.

I left South America almost one year ago, headed back to Europe without any expectations and was surprised by many miracles and wonders. Most of all it reminded me of the beauty of imagination.