When I traveled to Mexico from the United States five years ago, all I brought with me was what I could carry in a 55 liter Osprey Farpoint travel backpack and my golden retriever, Mila.

I arrived in Mexico broken—disheartened and disillusioned with the life I had led in California. And I knew with a high degree of certainty that something in my life was going to have to change if I was going to survive.

I often say, Mila saved my life. At that point, I had just enough curiosity left in me to see if traveling with Mila was even possible. As long as I could keep her safe, happy, and healthy, that was enough to keep me going.

Indeed, caring for her despite the odds, and no matter what happened, turned out to be just what I needed to keep going. So, in that sense, having Mila with me saved my life.

1. Have faith. Even when you feel like giving up, when it seems like all hope is lost, have faith. Trust that something greater, divine, is guiding you. And that, no matter what, you will be okay!
2. No wrong decisions. I’ve also learned here that there are no right or wrong decisions, only experience. What may seem like the “wrong decision” at the time, years later, may turn out to be one of the best decisions of your life.
3. Stay curious. Explore the things that interest you, even if they may seem trivial, boring, or mundane to others. Your passions and interests are the signposts to your joy and happiness.
4. Go out of your comfort zone. Going out of your comfort zone is crucial to your personal development and growth. If there’s something you want in life, there’s a good chance you have to do things you’ve never done before. You may feel awkward at first, but ultimately, behind the facade of fear is an even bigger version of yourself waiting to be discovered.
5. You are a creator! None of us can truly be happy until we understand why we do the things we do. Each of us is a powerful creator with the free will to choose a life you truly love. Incidentally, it’s also your birthright!  Sometimes, what we wanted or expected doesn’t turn out the way we imagined. And, for that matter, doesn’t turn out to be what we actually need. 

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