Today has possibly been the most trying day of the trip. Aside from my computer having MAJOR problemos (I really hope I get it working soon so I can post more photos), I am missing all the people I have spent time with in the last few days. On a day like today when the lonliness of traveling alone has raised it´s ugly head, I found it necessary to go searching for a little romance with the city. Hot sun on my back, cold water in hand I set out to renew the love and beauty deep in my heart amongst works of Picasso, Dali, Miro, and other heroic Spanish and European artists. My legs and tears led me to the Reina Sophia, passing first by a few enchanting blocks of botanical gardens, where before entering the museum I sat and had a good cry, missing a special someone who came into my life just days ago. It was bitter-sweet to sit and remember all the beautiful memories of the past few days but I left the bench greatful for receiving such a powerful message from the Universe from a very sweet soul, and with a deep knowing that I need to take the lesson that was given, leave the person in the past, and continue with my journey. So I continued on from the bench holding my own hand, the very one I arrived here with, and loving my own heart, the one I came here to let grow and flourish in the rich European land.
As I got the audio guide situated and began to explore the magic of history and art I immediately got swept away in the moment, lost in translation, and felt my love and happiness begin to overcome the sadness and longing. After a fabulous exploration of some of the most famous pieces of Spanish art and getting to see some some really moving expositions I sat in a cafe and had the priviledge of enjoying many moments of deep reflection. I took the opportunity to remind myself why it is that I like to travel alone, why it is that I take chances on romance, and put some conscious faith in the Universe for continuing to guide me along my path. I felt my soul growing more full of love and my gratitude getting stronger with every second as I went through these past few days and realized why I met the people I met, what they came into my life to teach me, and being proud for being able to let them go, loving the Universe, my new friends, and myself for the connections that were made. After all, travelling for me is never just about seeing the sites and taking a break from the day-to-day. My wanderlust is driven by getting to discover new things about myself, having daily reunions with my soul, it´s about meeting new people and learning from them what they were put into my life to teach me. It´s about learning to open up to new possibilities, loving, and learning to let go. It´s about learning to follow my instincts, strengthening my intuition. It´s about learning to forgive myself when I take the wrong path. And above all, it´s about growing mentally and spiritually from every experience, good and bad. It´s a magical experience to consciously feel the growth taking place. That is where I am today, in this moment. Feeling grateful, alive, and FULL OF LOVE!!
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