Traveler, there is no path...
A warm welcome and reflection on courage.
“Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar.
Traveler, there is no path, the path must be forged as you walk.”
- Spanish poet Antonio Machado
Hi! I am so excited to share this newsletter with you. Read it like a love letter delivered by a pigeon because it is. This space is for those who long for corners of vulnerability, learning, and courage on this world wide web. So I am not only honored to share this, but I am also so grateful that you are the one reading it. Not a coincidence, I believe.
I have recently (by recently I mean for over 10 years) desired to deepen my knowledge on issues related to how people think, change, grow, lead, and make decisions. In high school, I read psychology and leadership books for breakfast. No, really, I’d read a copy on my 7 am stroll to Bambino High because I knew the little path so well that I knew I wouldn’t trip. While I have explored multiple disciplines over the years; I have yet to brush off the inner drive to explore and contribute to the way we exist as people.
I am fascinated by why we make [or don’t] make decisions. I am dumbfounded by the way habits form. I am curious about the extent to which humans can morph. I wonder about how our homes of origin shape the way we move. And even more amazed by those who have defied the programming that raised them.
One nut I’ve wanted to crack in myself is the fear of starting something new. Especially something that I know is important to me. I’d rather not begin than watch it fail - or so I think. In conversations with people, I realize that fear is not uncommon and that most of us experience it on a regular and have at least once in our lives, been influenced by its voice. But fear is not the only thing that has a voice, courage does too.
In this newsletter, we will be diving into the vastness of life and exploring how to live it courageously. I think courage is a practice; a muscle that we can strengthen if we dare to try.
Welcome aboard! On this 5-star cruise ship called life, prepare to immerse yourselves in a world of unrivaled experiences. Throughout our journey, I will serenade you with literary pieces, thought-provoking writing prompts, and an imaginary serene haven to contemplate the profound lessons that the pursuit of courage bestows upon us. Expect waves and allow the winds of bravery to guide you through them.
