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Unveiling Authentic Self-Discovery Through Travel and Healing
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace Existential Clarity: Sometimes, feeling insignificant in a vast setting can melt away worldly anxieties, re-centering our existential perspectives.
- Authenticity in Vulnerability: Sharing personal stories, even stigmatized ones, can lead to profound internal and external acceptance and healing.
- Harmony of Travel and Growth: Traveling isn’t just about seeing new places; it’s about rekindling creativity and gaining broader understandings of life and purpose.
Discovering Existential Clarity Through Travel
Navigating life’s significant milestones often leads to existential questioning—a core theme discussed by Ariane and Bree in their conversation on the Rebel CEO podcast. Ariane’s visceral experience in Colombia, standing at the base of the massive rock in Guatapé, serves as a metaphor for this journey.
“It just hit me in the face, like, none of this matters. Ariane, stop worrying. Stop feeling so anxious…I felt everything melt away. It just dripped right off of me.”
These powerful words illuminate the profound realization Ariane had when confronted with the rock’s vastness. It transcended beyond her immediate worries, encapsulating years of internal turmoil. Standing against majestic natural backdrops can often recalibrate our sense of self and purpose, enabling us to rid ourselves of unnecessary burdens. Ariane’s narrative underscores how physical displacement, through travel, can lead to a mental realignment, fostering a healthier approach to life’s inevitable stressors.
The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing Stigmatized Stories
An unexpected yet enlightening segment of the podcast addresses how personal vulnerability and sharing stigmatized experiences can act as powerful tools for healing. Ariane’s recount of contracting genital herpes during her travels offers a raw yet transformative insight.
“I felt very dirty. I felt unclean. I felt like, why is this happening? … But, you know, then I started to meet people, and the more I was able to tell my story and to come to terms with what was going on, people were so indifferent about the situation.”
In openly discussing her struggle with an STD, Ariane deconstructs the heavy stigmas often associated with such conditions. The acceptance and support she received from others permitted a crucial realization—it was her internalized judgment, not others’, that amplified her unworthiness. Vulnerability facilitated her healing journey, affirming that personal struggles, when shared, often unveil a communal grounds for empathy and understanding.
Merging Passions: Travel and Professional Fulfillment
Blending professional aspirations with personal passions is a recurrent theme in the conversation, where Ariane exemplifies the harmonious integration through her yoga retreats.
“Fast forward ten… however many years later, I am leading travel retreats. So, I have my yoga studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and then I take people on travel and yoga retreats internationally.”
Ariane’s retreats are meticulously crafted to ensure participants experience profound relaxation alongside cultural immersion, thereby enhancing both personal and professional fulfillment. The structure of her retreats—beginning with morning yoga, followed by local excursions and communal dinners—underscores a balanced symbiosis of work and leisure, echoing a holistic approach to professional life.
Moreover, the retreats provide a sanctuary for solo travelers seeking companionship, illustrating the broader implications of her work. By making these retreats inclusive and diverse in participation, Ariane has successfully created safe spaces for authentic connections to flourish, enhancing the broader travel experience.
Insights from Holistic and Inclusive Travel
Through the dialogue, we understand that the essence of travel extends beyond physical exploration; it embodies self-discovery, personal growth, and professional integration. Combining detailed planning and cultural immersion, Ariane’s retreats offer a model for incorporating travel into professional ventures. Significantly, they highlight how engaging with new environments can rekindle passion and innovation within one’s personal and professional life.
Creating these shared experiences allows individuals from varied backgrounds to unite, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Travel, in this perspective, is an instrument for expansive learning and connectivity, rendering each participant more enriched and well-rounded.
Ultimately, the conversation between Ariane and Bree gently nudges us towards embracing life’s fuller spectrum. Whether it is standing before a monumental natural wonder or sharing deeply personal stories, these experiences weave into a broader tapestry of human connection and understanding. This holistic view emphasizes not just existing, but rather, living with authenticity, empathy, and an adventurous spirit.
Notable Quotes:
- “None of this matters. Arianne, stop worrying. Stop feeling so anxious.”
- “I felt everything melt away. It just dripped right off of me. All of that worry, all that stress, just totally dissolves.”
- “The purpose for us all is to just be happy, to be as healthy as we feel, so that we can lead a happy life and to connect with other people.”
- “We can travel on a bigger trip to kind of get yourself out of any rut that you might be feeling that you’re in.”
- “Romanticize your own life and see your life with fresh eyes…it can bring you a different sense of ingenuity when you come back home.”
Resources:
- Habitual Yoga Space Website
- Habitual Yoga Space on Insta: @habitual.yoga.space
- Ayurvedic Clock + Circadian Rhythm Freebie
- Doterra Essential Oils
About the Guest:
Ariane is a yoga instructor and traveler with an educational background in sociology and Spanish from the University of Minnesota. She has lived and traveled extensively, including residencies in Colombia, Australia, and various parts of the USA. Ariane runs “Habitual Yoga Space” in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers yoga classes, and leads international yoga retreats to destinations such as India, Thailand, and Greece. Her journey is marked by personal growth through solo travel and overcoming significant challenges, which she openly shares to help others find their own path to healing and self-discovery.
BREEANNA KAY’S INSTAGRAM: @breeannakayphotography
REBEL CEO INSTAGRAM: @rebel.ceo.podcast
BREEANNA KAY’S WEBSITE: breeannakay.com
REBEL CEO PODCAST SHOWNOTES: breeannakay.com/travel
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