I'm preparing for a month of travel, so in today's episode I talk about the excitement and anticipation I'm feeling as I get ready to return to Europe!
There's so many juicy feelings that accompany international travel- wildness, freedom, the bliss of waking up in a new city with no plans. I can't wait for that.
However, I also share about a recent trip to Denver and how I felt a bit uncomfortable walking around there. Because of all the violence and instability in the USA, I don't always feel safe here, and I sense this collective discomfort and tension.
There's a sense of relief when I think about traveling to Europe and going to cities where I feel safe and be open. I share some of my travel plans, and I also share about my decision to take a small break from the podcast while I'm traveling.
Today's episode is a little all over the place, but I hope you enjoy it.
A few reflections:
Denver is great city, and Colorado is a beautiful place to be from. I know so many people who have built beautiful and fulfilling lives here. It's not my intention to criticize but rather observe my own experience. I always want to be honest about my journey and what feels aligned and comfortable and what doesn't. Many cities in the USA don't feel safe to me as a solo female- especially with increasing gun violence.
I mention the poverty in Denver- it's not that I want to shelter myself and not see poverty. (I spent many months teaching in the slums of Hyderabad, India.) I'm just particulary sentitive to the collective energy in these areas- it feel chaotic, unsafe, unstable, unhinged, and uneasy. I don't feel like I can relax; there is a need to stay vigilant and keep my guard up in places like this in order to keep myself and my energy safe. Ultimately, I don't want to live in a place where I can't feel safe, relaxed, and open.
As an empath, I realize the collective and the state of those around me greatly affect me and my well-being. This (say, a walk around downtown Denver) probably affects me more than it does most people. But maybe you can relate to that as well.
Anything you want to share? Questions or comments?
Email me: spacewithcasepodcast@gmail.com
Have an AMAZING start to your summer... the show will be back in a few weeks!
Lots of love,
Casey
