Happify - Meeting My Victorious Self
March 05, 2013Yesterday I was contacted
by HAPPIFY and asked if I would be interested in trying out their Happify Pioneer
Program. (Happify is a NYC based company with a vision to bring the science of
happiness to mass market in an entirely new way, led by a group of proven
serial entrepreneurs who have teamed up with the leading scientists and coaches
in happiness research and training.) Naturally I said YES!
This morning I began my
first exercise - Meeting My “Victorious Self” – I was asked to imagine what my
future self and life will look like and write it down. This got me thinking about
future goals, hopes and dreams. About where I wanted to be and what I hoped to
accomplish, so I decided to share one of those goals with you...
For as long as I can remember I have dreamed of owning a home in the Tuscan countryside; a place with history that I could restore to escape the stresses of life to find refuge in an oasis of calm. A place others could visit to share in this utopia of organic living. So universe, if you’re listening – help!
Over time that vision has
slightly changed. I want to turn my haven into a small B&B, a place where
people going through hardships can stay to nurture their spiritual and
emotional growth, perhaps work with a not-for-profit organization. I want to provide
guests with a locale that is committed to sustainable and environmentally-sound
practices where they can pick fresh herbs and vegetables from a garden to help prepare
our meals. A place they can enjoy bike rides along the countryside, picnic
lunches and a glass of local wine, as well as other therapeutic activities like
yoga, spa treatments, cooking classes, and excursions to local vineyards,
villages and artisan shops.
You may ask yourself, why would
you want to share a private paradise with others, in particular strangers? The
answer is rather simple, because I believe there is no delight in owning
something unshared. How great would it be to experience magical moments with
people from all walks of life. To share life stories and experiences, and one
day write a book about these encounters to help and inspire others.
My ultimate dream is to
one day have B&B’s in Provence, Marrakesh, Seville and South Africa; a
network of homes dedicated to providing love and care to those in need. Why
away? Because when people are removed from their environment they experience an
awakening of the senses and are able to see things with greater clarity and
peace of mind. That spark of excitement and adventure is ignited by new sights
and sounds. It’s amazing what a change of pace and space can do for someone’s
morale, but not everyone has the resources to afford such a luxury. That’s
where I step in… to offer them a place to stay. So this is my dream, my fuel, my
wish to the universe.
Most importantly, I want
to share this dream with those I love and with those in need. Now I ask you,
what do you envision your future to look like?
Cheers to dreams and
making them come true!
(These images are of Agrifuturismo)
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