There’s been many moments in my life where I feel like ‘I’ve lived this life before’. One of which was during a deep depression of two years. A lot of that time, I was being very hard on myself partly because I felt like I’d made the same mistakes in previous lives, and I was disappointed in my soul for getting me into the same situation again.
In time though, I have come to appreciate my bad memories, for this reason: it has given me a good perspective and a bank of experience to draw on when it comes to connecting with people who have had a similar experience. The empathy I can feel, allows me to provide more solid guidance for them.
I also believe that the way I feel about living THIS life before, could be a collective consciousness built up from my many previous lives, that has given me instinct and direction to know what’s coming.
Inspired by years of travelling as a backpacker, my 'Turtle Theory' refers to having your life on your back, and your memories in your heart. Here you will find a collection of my travel stories, moments of philosophical insight & random unresolved thoughts. Feel free to comment as I'm always open to seeing things in a new light...
Sunday, October 17, 2010
My Last Words On The Donkey Diaries Adventure...
I've traveled South America for 10 months, I've traveled France & Europe for 2 years. I used to think that to have a great adventure, you need a lot of time. After my recent 22 day adventure, I have learn't to appreciate the cliché that it's "not quantity, but quality".
A month ago I sold my car to buy a donkey called "Valentine", and along with my dog "Foxtrot", we set off on a quest - one hoof, one paw and one foot at a time across France towards Barcelona.
Leading up to the project, I developed 5 objectives; to cherish the search of romance and adventure; to prove there are more good people than bad; to raise money for an animal welfare charity; to share my experiences with my friends, family and the world; and to walk from Antibes to Tibidabo.
My films reflect these objectives in hidden ways. I had 3 heart-stopping moments, last of which was when I lost my donkey, which surprisingly became the season finale "Lost In Lorgues".
What I can say is that I achieved all my objectives except for one: To walk from Antibes to Tibidabo. My conclusion is, that there's always next time. And for my readers & viewers, I have some words of wisdom if you care to hear..
If you have a dream, don't be overwhelmed by the logistics of how to achieve your goal. Just take it one step at a time, enjoy the journey, and most of all, MAKE IT HAPPEN.
[Referring to: www.donkey-diaries.blogspot.com]
A month ago I sold my car to buy a donkey called "Valentine", and along with my dog "Foxtrot", we set off on a quest - one hoof, one paw and one foot at a time across France towards Barcelona.
Leading up to the project, I developed 5 objectives; to cherish the search of romance and adventure; to prove there are more good people than bad; to raise money for an animal welfare charity; to share my experiences with my friends, family and the world; and to walk from Antibes to Tibidabo.
My films reflect these objectives in hidden ways. I had 3 heart-stopping moments, last of which was when I lost my donkey, which surprisingly became the season finale "Lost In Lorgues".
What I can say is that I achieved all my objectives except for one: To walk from Antibes to Tibidabo. My conclusion is, that there's always next time. And for my readers & viewers, I have some words of wisdom if you care to hear..
If you have a dream, don't be overwhelmed by the logistics of how to achieve your goal. Just take it one step at a time, enjoy the journey, and most of all, MAKE IT HAPPEN.
[Referring to: www.donkey-diaries.blogspot.com]
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