Setting Intention

If you’re not happy, chances are—no one around you is truly happy either.

When I started my sabbatical, I often heard from others: “I’d love to do the same... but I just don’t have the time.” They’d pause, exhale, and whisper maybe one day—but not yet.

Inside, though, something was already stirring. A quiet knowing that something needed to shift. That we were tired, burned out, worn thin. That we weren’t in it anymore.

Still, we’re often so good at postponing ourselves. Throwing our needs into another project, another year, another reason why not now. We choose everything—except ourselves.

For many, there’s even shame in doing something alone. Traveling solo can feel too bold. Or we convince ourselves we can’t afford the time or space to step away. There’s a fear of disappearing from the lives we’ve built—of being forgotten if we’re gone too long.

But in the end, it’s not about the time, the cost, or the distance.

It’s about doing something with intention.

I knew I needed space—so I set the intention to go far. And it gave me clarity.

You don’t need to take a three- or six-month sabbatical. Just steal a little time for yourself. A mini-break in a new environment. A solo day trip. A few retreat days to immerse yourself in something new. Or even during work travel—between the closing speech and the evening dinner—slip into a nearby park, gallery, or modern art exhibition.

When we’re alone, even briefly, our gaze shifts. We no longer relate through others—we come back to ourselves.

✨ See what happens when you give yourself space.

✨ Notice what you start paying attention to.

✨ Take mental snapshots. Jot a note. Sketch what caught your eye.

By giving ourselves time, we start craving more of these immersive, sensory moments—the ones we want to linger in.

Try a solo weekend. If that feels too much, stay an extra day after your business trip and explore slowly, mindfully. If solo isn’t your thing, join a peaceful retreat. Connect with locals and fellow travelers who are also creating space for something different. Traveling solo—together—can still give you your space.

Intentional travel lifts the weight off our chest.

Reflective moments can transport us farther than the road ever could.

And when we start paying attention, we begin to listen—to ourselves. That’s when clarity begins.

From there, the path back to yourself becomes visible. You may find the courage to take your next step—aligned, intentional, and true.

💛 Wouldn’t you like to belong to yourself too?

Happiness lives within us.

It’s waiting to be found.

✨ Curious about your own journey? Where are you being called to go—near or far?

🌿 Take a look at Back to Your Senses and begin setting your intention today.