“No struggle, there is no strength.” – Oprah Winfrey
“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire.” – Robert Kiyosaki
I wrote a blog last year entitled, “Finding your go-to”….
The struggle
During Christmas last year, I had to endure one of the hardest things I have dealt with as a adult. I am 29, and I have lived alone all over the country for years, starting at age 19 when I went off to college. I have been in control over my own path since I graduated high school. This mindset forced me to develop strength in a way that is far beyond what my mother instilled in me as a child, or a teenager.
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I think back on the strength that she had raising 3 children as a single parent for so many years, while still attempting to have an identity for herself. The strength that I had when I decided to go off to college in a state I had never visited before, or take my 1st, 2nd & 3rd jobs moving myself across the country…with just my Jeep and my dog.
This strength that I had developed for those times in my life…it will never compare to the strength it takes to push through when the person you care about the most betrays your love & trust…especially when you find out that everyone they knew, KNEW how they truly felt…except you for over a year.
No…nothing…not a single thing…not a single talk…a single lesson…could have EVER prepared me for this type of strength that I needed. It hit me like a ton of bricks. In a matter of 3 days I went from happy, to way past devastated.
No…I didn’t know where I would find the strength I needed…This was a new strength.
The strength to start over, let go, heal, while continuing to push forward, and not hold on to anger
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The revelation
This is why I chose the 2 quotes that I did for this blog:
“No struggle, there is no strength” – Oprah Winfrey
“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire” – Robert Kiyosaki
Without going through struggle, of any kind, I do not believe we can truly appreciate the lives that we are so fortunate to live. Without knowing how fortunate we are, I do not believe that we can develop genuine desires.
When I say desires, I mean in all shapes and sizes…in life, in business, in every aspect of what fuels your spirit…those are the types of desires I am referring to. What you truly desire, can be achieved if you harness the strength to achieve it and go after it…full force…no holding back.
My revelation
One thing I learned about myself during that dark time, is how much I desire to be free from a life where I allow people that do not want me to have peace, to remain in my life. Sometimes, it the people closest to us, the ones that we hold most dear to our hearts, do not know how to treasure our peace.
We have to protect our peace. You have to protect your peace. I have to protect my peace. If you do not value a peaceful spirit within yourself, no one else will. You have to put your peace above all…I truly believe that.
My peace
I realized that traveling, and planning my next trip is what brings me peace during my most troubled times. That is my GO-TO thing to help calm my anxiety and help me through those troublesome days. Traveling and knowing that I will be able to be free from my everyday hustle. Knowing that I will be able to meet new people, and enjoy new food and cultures…that brings my spirit so much joy and peace.
I want you to know…
You do NOT need a new year to start to find your peace…You do not need a new year to start for you to find your strength…You do not need a new year to start for you to choose to go after what you desire most in your life.
You can start today…or Monday if you want to think of an action plan. If taking that once in a lifetime trip is doable, then plan accordingly by figuring out how it will work for you and DO IT! If 2020 taught me anything, it is that we never know what tomorrow will bring.
Find your strength
It can be challenging to find what helps you feel strong. Developing strength in different aspects of your life can be challenging. No one wants to go through hurt and pain of any kind. However, without some bad, we won’t know what the good really is or feels like. We won’t appreciate all the goodness within our lives.
It can be easy to focus on negativity that is seemingly surrounding you in a particular moment. I will share with you that implementing techniques or things into my life that help me with the very aspects I feel that I am not strong at, are some of the best decisions I have ever made for my own peace.
I have chosen to begin learning the history and teachings behind yoga. Learning how to incorporate the meditation and calming mindful state that yoga is built upon, has been tremendous challenge and source of strength for myself. I believe that my journey, and yours, is built upon recognizing who you want to become and making active decisions to help yourself get there.
That is strength in itself. To look beyond what you see on the outside, and really do a deep dive into your own spirit. Making choices that will help you to become happier from within…sincerely and genuinely.
I truly believe if you achieve that…you will have found your strength and true happiness.
As always,
Thank you for being who you are. Thank you for being on this journey with me during this travel year.
Be well,
Tre’
My name is Chantre’ (Tre’ for short). I am a military brat and soon to be a military wife. I have two fur babies; a Rottweiler named Duke and a German Shepperd named Aurora. I am a travel agent that specializes in EVERYTHING!…mostly fun quick trips or international trip for me personally, but I love researching for every client as if I am traveling with them.
Traveling is where my passion lies. Being in school my whole life, I am at the point where I am now settled and ready to begin my journey to explore the WORLD as much as possible. I have a yearning to see new things and cities, and experience other beliefs and cultures. As a young woman, it can be difficult to find other women that are in the same mindset as I am, and who are ready to take this journey with me in this season of my life…this is why I started my @tres_travelexperiences business and blog. I want to be able to share my experiences with others who share my passion for travel, but are being held back. Experience traveling through my journey.
I am passionate about being able to connect with other women no matter age or background, that are seeking travel experiences as I am, and just need someone to travel with like me. Prior to meeting my love, I was fully prepared and had literally booked a 15 days trip to Europe…SOLO. The amount of courage it took, I cannot even describe but I am thankful to God that He settled my mind, heart, and soul to take the leap. I know every woman may not want to do the same, so I am more than happy to plan a trip for others, whether big or small, solo or group.
If you have an urge to travel, but no one to travel with …come join me on one of my upcoming trips! On my Facebook page, you will find events where you can register for upcoming trips that I have planned which are open for you to join us. You will also find travel deals that I have created, but can be customized for your specific needs. Some of my trips will be very kid-friendly due to my current auntie role, so please reach out and connect with me in the links below. Feel free to contact me for a chat about what your specific needs are and I will be more than happy to have a chat with you!
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