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There is Always Something New to Discover
A few months ago, my dear friend Lisa came into town and said, “I want to take you somewhere I think you’ll love.” She had heard about a little mountain called Old Baldy, tucked away in the tiny Hill Country town of Wimberley, just about 45 minutes outside of Austin. The hike to the top was essentially a staircase going straight up the side of the mountain, ending with a beautiful view from above.
I couldn’t believe after living in the Austin area for more than 30 years, how had I never heard of this place? So, of course, I said yes.
We hopped in the car and took a beautiful drive through the Hill Country, winding our way along country roads, past rolling hills and wide-open spaces, until we finally arrived at the base of Old Baldy. And then we climbed step after step, straight up. When we finally reached the top, we were rewarded with an incredible view. We paused for a moment to take in the expansiveness of the scenery.
We spent the rest of the day wandering around Wimberley, exploring its charming little shops and soaking up the feeling of being somewhere that felt both close to home and completely new.
It reminded me of something I think we sometimes forget. It is so healthy to explore. We need to get out of our routines and familiar surroundings and give ourselves the opportunity to discover something we didn’t know was there.
Exploration may look like taking a winding drive an hour outside your own city and discovering a little mountain you never knew existed. Sometimes it looks like getting on a plane and traveling across the world. And sometimes it is simply saying yes when someone invites you somewhere you’ve never been.
There is something incredibly inspiring about newness. A new landscape, a foreign language swirling around you, a meal you've never tasted, unique music, art, traditions, people and ways of living that are different from your own. Travel has a way of waking up all of your senses. And when your senses wake up, you wake up.
My daughter is experiencing this right now as she studies abroad in Spain. Every day brings something new to discover, something unexpected to see, taste, hear, learn or experience. And I love watching her step into that. Because new is inspiring. New reminds us that there is so much more life available to us than the small routines we can sometimes unconsciously build around ourselves.
So if you’ve been feeling like you need a little inspiration… If you’ve been craving something that feels expansive, beautiful, playful and alive… Maybe it’s time to go somewhere new.
I have an invitation for you...
Come with us to the Women's Retreat in Seville, Spain!
Imagine waking up in the Spanish countryside, gathering with a beautiful group of women, wandering through ancient streets, tasting incredible food, experiencing the architecture and culture, laughing over long meals, moving your body, exploring, connecting and allowing yourself to be completely immersed in the experience.
This isn’t just a trip. It’s an invitation to turn on all of your senses, to step outside the familiar, to experience beauty and to be inspired. It's an opportunity to allow every cell of your being to come alive. You never know what you’ll discover when you simply give yourself permission to explore. And maybe, somewhere along the way, you’ll discover a new part of yourself, too.
I would love for you to join us in Seville. Come explore the world with us! Your next adventure is waiting for you on the other side of the world!
Scroll down and click the button for a complete itinerary of this fabulous week in Spain!
With love,
Kim
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