The Leap That Changed Everything

For years, I poured myself into other people’s dreams. I worked hard, carried big responsibilities, and often defined my worth by how much I could give. And while I was proud of what I accomplished, there were seasons that felt unbearably heavy—especially during the pandemic. That time left me exhausted in ways I did not know how to name.

Eventually, I found myself in therapy, wrestling with anxiety and depression. It was hard to admit how much I was struggling, but in hindsight, it was also the beginning of something important. Because in those sessions, I began to realize: if I kept giving everything away to other people’s visions, there would not be anything left for my own.

That is when I knew something had to change. A sabbatical became the plan—a season to step back, to breathe, to heal, and to finally give my dreams the attention they deserved. I had been slowly building toward this moment for years.

And yet, as the departure drew closer, fear crept in. I kept asking myself: Am I really making the right choice? What if this doesn’t work out? Even with all my planning, the doubts were loud.

But now, as I write this from Sevilla, Spain, I can feel the truth of that decision in a new way. Waking up here, starting this journey, does not just feel like a trip—it feels like alignment.

And the dream that never left me? Travel.

I have lived abroad. I have crossed oceans just to see what was waiting on the other side. And every time, travel has reshaped the way I see the world—and myself. Even when I officially launched my travel business last year, it was something I squeezed into the margins of my life: early mornings, late evenings, stolen weekends. And even then, it lit me up in a way few other things could.

But this season is different. For the first time, I am choosing to pour all of my energy into something that is mine. To pull this dream off the back burner and put it front and center. To finally bet on myself.

I keep coming back to a saying: “Where attention goes, energy flows.” For so long, my attention was scattered—fixed on the next task, the next problem to solve, the next person to support. Now, I am choosing to turn that attention inward: on my travel business, on this journey through Europe, and on building a life aligned with what matters most to me.

Because right now, what I value most is living. Life is too short to spend it on autopilot. It is too short to put your passion on the shelf, waiting for “someday.” For me, living means travel. It means helping others explore the world, discover new places, and realize they do not have to wait either.

So this is me, choosing. Choosing to redirect my energy toward what I love most. Choosing to give this dream the space it deserves. Choosing to see what happens when I finally give myself permission to go all in.

And something in me knows—it is going to change everything.

If you have been waiting for “someday,” maybe this is your sign. Just a week ago, I was still wondering if I was really ready. But now, here I am—living it, one step at a time. And you can, too.