The Heart Wanders - a journey

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The Heart Wanders – a journey

I’m on a journey without a goal….. and I like it that way

I have never thought myself to be a driven person, recently I took a Tony Robins questionnaire and the results didn’t surprise me. He has such an insight into what runs us and our inner conversations.

How do I translate this to our life and the future.

I know we only have 116 days on our timeline before boarding the plane to leave Australia. Many would be panicking and making lists as long as their arm. I have resolved to do neither.

What I do know is that it will all get done, it always does.

Our family just keeps paring back the ‘things’ we don’t need and keeps looking inwards for what we do want and then looks to create our life that way.

So we have been talking about creating this ‘Simple Life’ in Italy, what it will mean, how it will look, our hopes and dreams and with each word the vision grows. This is something I look forward to sharing with you all here, I know so many friends who would like to bring a little simplicity into the daily rush of life in the fast lane.

I’ve seen recently first hand the effect of our lifestyle on my health.

I had that big scare recently with my heart and after lots of tests the results look good. I let myself get run down and developed severe Anemia which my Dr tells me will take till the New Year to fully recover from.

I’m so relieved that my heart is healthy and am having the works at the Doctors to make sure I am in tip top shape for the journey ahead.

You may know that I have been dealing with anxiety and depression over a family matter and decided today that I would not let this rule me any longer.

I love my husband and our children and can’t wait to board that plane, everything feels so much lighter with this burden put to the side. Why am I telling you this, it’s because I know that so many of us suffer in silence, this became abundantly clear once I started reaching out to people.

I hope that by sharing both our glorious dreams and our deepest fears you will see a little of yourself and know that things will most likely work out.

I lost a little of that spark here at the blog, I felt totally lost and at sea. So I am creating a special place to go when those feelings overcome me. I come from strong stock, a family of incredible men and women whose blood I share, I gather them close. I will do whatever needs to be done, I am a tiger Mama. Don’t mess with me!

So what I am creating from today forward is a new space, a blank canvas if you will that I fully intend to fill with life, love and the laughter of our children. I look forward to creating the journey with you all.

and the gang x

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Trisha Thomas says:
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Lisa, I had no idea what you were going through and I am so sorry and all I can say is I send you a huge cyber hug. Some day I hope to meet you in person so I can give you a real hug. I think we have a lot in common. I, too, have been through a rough time recently. My middle child was in the hospital for a month this summer and she is out now but things are going slowly and there are lots of question marks about the future. I lead a frenetic life with my three kids and demanding job, and ever since this summer I have been thinking that I need to simplify. But then I found that when I pulled back from my work, I was sinking into a depression and becoming overly anxious about my daughter, to the point where it was not good for her to have me fretting constantly. Now I am trying to take the good stuff from my work, enjoy the new stories, but not allow myself to get stressed about it. I have also discovered (something clearly you already know, reading all the comments are your blog) that there are so many understanding, supportive people willing to lend and ear or a hand. One day in the office I was so tense about my daughter that I unexpectedly I broke down on the phone with a male colleague in another Italian city. It turns out his son is going through chemotherapy after they recently discovered a malignant brain tumor. This colleague is so strong and courageous. He now sends me messages every week asking about my daughter and me, offering words of encouragement and solace. I am so grateful. So, if I can pass on the favor– your are clearly such an amazing person, with a wonderful husband and children. You will get through it all and will soon be seeing your dreams come true. Big hugs, Trisha
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  oh Trisha I’m so sorry to hear this, I just sent you a message and am sending love and hugs
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Krista says:
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Dearest Lisa, you are such a comfort and inspiration. I’m so happy you’re finding your footing again and I’m so happy you are sharing your journey with us. We need each others stories. xo
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- Lisa Chiodo says:
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  So true Krista it is this sharing that gives me so much strength, to know I am not the only one struggling often silently. Your gorgeous smiling face and constant encouragement means the world to me even though I know it is balanced by equal amounts of turmoil. I know one day we’ll meet up in person, until then sending hugs love lisa x

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