GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 106

There is no doubt about it - the symbolic image of yourself as a flower coming into full bloom can be a slippery one to grasp in the midst of the frenetic, ‘buzzy’ energy that usually accompanies a relocation to a new culture, mindset and land. I have learned from my own personal experiences moving and living abroad, as well as that of many of my clients who have done the same, is that once the dust has settled, the lessons contained in this imagery can literally determine your ability to bloom and grow, wherever you are. I see time and again that understanding the deep why’s and how’s around your innate need to bloom and grow - no matter what - can be nothing short of life-changing. And why shouldn’t it be when you truly get that it directly affects your happiness and comfort levels, your ability to be in communication with your wisdom, truest desires and needs as well as your sacred purpose and TRUTH? Once you’ve re-located, here are five of the little talked about, but key factors that affect your ability to bloom, grow and truly immerse yourself in meaningful, new adventures as you give your REAL self permission to step forward, be celebrated, experienced and seen.