What does "wanderlust" mean to me?
Fortunately, I grew up with a family who loves to travel. My family (my mother, father, and two younger brothers) and I have averaged two vacations per year with countless memories. I have definitely inherited my hunger and insatiable desire for new places, experiences, and people from my family. On any given evening, you are likely to find me browsing through travel books or websites to feed my wanderlust heart. The word "wanderlust" has resonated with me through the years and it truly defines my gypsy/mermaid soul.
Recently, I left my home on Long Island, New York to pursue my dream in South Florida. I am a Pediatric Physical Therapist and my passion extends into my work with children. The ocean and its elements also provide a sense of clarity and peace for me, so I've combined my two loves into one location. Unfortunately, this means I've left behind my family and friends in the Empire State, but I've had unconditional support from my loved ones in this journey. Moving to a new state is an adventure in itself, and I'll be happy to share my process with you.
As an excitably passionate and enthusiastic individual, I have many hobbies and interests. I'm an avid reader, artist (photography, drawing, painting, 2D design), yogi, adrenaline junkie, coffee/tea/beer/wine drinker, skier, sunflower admirer, dolphin in a past life, scuba diver, life enthusiast, hammocking hippie, Superhero nerd, and more!
I live my dream and follow my heart. I have created my own path, and will continue to follow my intuition and trust the path unseen. Life has a beautiful way of teaching you valuable lessons through people, places, and experiences. Let's learn together!
Recently, I left my home on Long Island, New York to pursue my dream in South Florida. I am a Pediatric Physical Therapist and my passion extends into my work with children. The ocean and its elements also provide a sense of clarity and peace for me, so I've combined my two loves into one location. Unfortunately, this means I've left behind my family and friends in the Empire State, but I've had unconditional support from my loved ones in this journey. Moving to a new state is an adventure in itself, and I'll be happy to share my process with you.
As an excitably passionate and enthusiastic individual, I have many hobbies and interests. I'm an avid reader, artist (photography, drawing, painting, 2D design), yogi, adrenaline junkie, coffee/tea/beer/wine drinker, skier, sunflower admirer, dolphin in a past life, scuba diver, life enthusiast, hammocking hippie, Superhero nerd, and more!
I live my dream and follow my heart. I have created my own path, and will continue to follow my intuition and trust the path unseen. Life has a beautiful way of teaching you valuable lessons through people, places, and experiences. Let's learn together!
What's with the sign-off ॐ?
I'm signing off my entries with "ॐ KConn" because the symbol/word has resonated with me in the years. "Om" (ॐ) has powerful spiritual meaning and, with its single syllabic pronunciation, is the most sacred mantra in Sanskrit. It is a form; it is a sound. Its vibration as you chant it awakens the divine. It is connected with the Gods of both Buddhism and Hinduism, and interconnected with the universe. According to His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso The Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, the sounds comprising om (A, U, and M) "symbolize the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; they also symbolize the pure exalted body, speech and mind of a Buddha." This recognition of our impurity is not to be discouraging. Rather, we recognize the enlightenment path is a journey in which we must first recognize our imperfections before transitioning to purity. Not even Buddha (The Enlightened One) was free from these impurities. We are all undergoing this process of transformation. We are all evolving into our purest form.
What will be discovered in this blog?
I am paving a path of mindfulness, spirituality, happiness, adventure, self-discovery, and world exploration. I will share with you my various thoughts of life, and spark intellectual debate by discussing other teachings. I will share my passion for travel and adventure from my daily salt life in Florida to trips abroad. My purpose is to inspire you, connect with you, and help you realize your true desires, purpose, and passions by sharing my own. We will learn together and grow together in our life journeys.