A Literal Dream Come True…

I’m off to Japan in a week. On the one hand, I’m a little nervous. I don’t quite like flying, the claustrophobia of being “trapped” on the plane for hours. But I’ve worked on that fear and I’m more confident than ever.

I’ve got this!

All that’s left is the going. The build up, as I say, has been nerve-wracking. When we first booked the trip, I became overwhelmed. So much we could do, so much to see, navigating the cities, how will be fit everything in that’s a “must see” and not to mention the culture differences we must respect. It just felt daunting, like an impossible task. And so I fell to worrying, apathy and distraction.

Now May is here and thank god, I’m just excited now! I worked with a hypnotherapist and a counsellor (not just about this but I mentioned it, of course) which has helped me reframe my thinking and feel more in control and confident. I’ve also listened to audiobooks about altering your personality and self talk. All this alongside increased meditation and fitness has helped me to feel more confident and comfortable which has finally allowed room for the excitement to kick in.

This is a dream trip. I was supposed to go when I was 18 with my Japanese class. Due to funding, this didn’t happen. This is the manifestation of 18 year old Siana’s dream come true. She is finally able to go…

Message to myself

Please, enjoy this. Soak up every minute and don’t get in your head about it. You’re not away long, so be present. Breathe it all in. Try new things and don’t be afraid of the unknown. You are strong and capable and so you can do anything you need to do to make this work. You have your amazing husband with you who is brilliant at navigating maps and new terrain, so he will keep you safe.

You are safe.

This is going to be amazing whatever happens. You have a list of things you’d like to do and see but allow room for spontaneity and flexibility. Let the cities talk to you. Get up early and stay up late so you don’t miss a moment, but don’t rush or fret. Go at a slow pace so you can take it all in.

Don’t let a dream become a nightmare because of your mind playing tricks on you.

Eat your way through Japan. Inhale the cherry blossom. Experience things you never have before. Let this place, this dream, reignite your passion and bring you to life.

You are deserving. You are so deserving. You made this happen, now enjoy and embrace every moment.

A message to you, dear reader

Don’t waste moments. Don’t let the waiting and planning of something take away from the excitement and joy of the thing itself. Ten times out of ten, the worrying is worse than the event itself. There’s a lot in our control and a lot that isn’t, and both should be comforting. It means we needn’t drive ourselves mad with trying to make everything perfect. We can only do what we can and control how we think and feel about things. If something didn’t go as planned, accept and make the most of what you have.

Let dreams be good. Let them excite you. Let them make you feel alive.

Stay tuned for my japan trip blog posts in June!!

Sincerely,

S. xx