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I can relate hun,I left Fuel and we moved back to Kelowna with the intention of me going to nursing school... but that didn’t work out. Too many hurdles were be thrown my way. I feel guilt that I’m not working , I’ve applied at places, but now calls backs.and my husband is the only provider rn. I was depressed and confused why this was happening. Then, Since being back home, my dad was diagnosed with cancer....😢So what I’m trying to say is, the universe has a plan and a path for us, mine is to help my mom take care of my dad. Yours is bring peace, love, and balance through teaching yoga. This crazy life of the city only shows us the hustle get up and grind mentality. What you and I have done by stepping away from that has allowed simplicity peace and happiness into our lives, and to give back to others, and it’s nothing we should feel guilty for. 🙏🏻❤️🤗

I think you are having a down moment but I wouldn't chalk it up as you not doing anything with your life. it's normal to feel homesick. Lean in. But you are doing what most people wouldn't dream of or have the guts of doing. The grass is not greener on the other side, you are exactly where you need to be for your journey. You have accomplished so much in for 4 months. I'm so proud of you and I know that this time in your life will set you apart. Trust the process and your intuition. And remember you're why. Love you!

Thanks for sharing Dana. I’m so sorry you are going through this alone and so far away from home and family too. However, as someone older than you with the gift of hindsight, I’ll disagree with you. What you are doing is so beneficial for your future and so productive. This kind of personal growth can’t be achieved here in every day life like you’ve had on this trip. You’ve gained so much within yourself. Make a list at all the things you’ve learned about yourself, all the perspective you’ve gained, all the gratitude you’ve grown. None of that would have happened here or anywhere without hard days or times. When I met my husband and we started dating he promptly left traveling for 4 months. If he hadn’t gone then, that opportunity would have never come again in his life and hasn’t since. He came home with only $10 left to his name. His parents were disappointed in him. Our culture says that as a man he should have been Saving and investing in his future to support a family. I can tell you now 29 years later, that whatever money he could have made in those 4 months means nothing now at all, his parents never thought about it again and are proud of his success, BUT what he does have from that time are precious memories and experiences that are still Fresh for us both. It was a time of independence he needed and hadn’t had ever before or after. So don’t fret over these things. One day your life will be so full, so busy, with so much responsibility that you will have these memories to cherish and this experience to ponder upon during that time. It’s a treasure all to yourself that one day you might share with your own children. Try not to have guilt or feel unproductive. There is great value in experience. Embrace the emotional roller coaster as an opportunity to learn and grow. Breathe in your independent power and breathe out all guilt. If you are home sick, come home. There’s still lots of beautiful weather left to hike and enjoy BC. Coming home is not failure at all. It’s always an option. Anyone would be homesick. That just makes you human after all. Big hugs. Hope that helped 🤗