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✨Joy is the happiness that does not depend on wh

✨Joy is the happiness that does not depend on what happens.✨ -David Steindl-Rast
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I came across this quote on Pinterest and it suddently stopped me from scrolling. We so often believe that if we just get “x” thing, accomplish “x” goal or change “x” about a situation that we will have joy. But I believe that joy is about finding happiness in the everyday IN SPITE of a given situation. Joy comes from within and can be shared – for free – with all of those around you. Joy can be found in singing, dancing, embracing, laughing, and loving. If we look closely enough, I belive joy can be found all around us.
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#connecticutgram #newenglandliving #newenglandlife #newengland_igers #springvibes #simplicityisbeauty #littlemoments #pinktrotters #pinkstagram #pinkflashesofdelight #pinkinmyfeed #prettylittletrips #thatsdarlingmovement #darlingplaces #travelgirldiary #journeysofgirls #theeverygirltravels #springtime #naturelover #natureperfection #sheisnotlost #ladiesgoneglobal #makeitblissful #thedreamytravels #girldiscoverers #babesthatwander #postcardplaces #postcardsfromtheworld #reclaimthehappy #pursuewhatislovely

With all of the heaviness in the world, sometimes

With all of the heaviness in the world, sometimes we need to pause, breathe, and reset.
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Here are some of my favorite ways to destress and reconnect with the world:
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1️⃣Engage your senses to bring your mind to the present. What sounds do you hear? What does the air around you feel like?
2️⃣ Stop what you’re doing and take a walk outside. Nature is the best healer and brief episodes of sun exposure enables your body to produce critical Vitamin D, boosting your mood.
3️⃣ Relax to the sound of Tibetan singing bowls. You can find this therapeutic music for free on YouTube. (More than likely, you’ll doze off for a bit like I always do.)
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What are some of your favorite ways to reset?
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#newenglandoutdoors #newengland_igers #connecticutgram #yellowflowers #canola #springtime #springvibes #natureperfection #naturelover #youmustsee #shetravels #abmlifeiscolorful #prettylittletrips #sheisnotlost #babeswhowander #girlsthatwander #postcardplaces #journeysofgirls #travelinladies #womenwhoexplore #thedreamytravels #postcardfromtheworld #ladiesgoneglobal #darlingescapes #thedarlingmovement #darlingplaces #iamtb #iamatraveller #livetotravel #roamtheworld

When I first started this account, I ignorantly th

When I first started this account, I ignorantly thought I’d share some photos from my trips, grow my blog traffic, and be on my merry way. I never imagined I’d be breaching the topic of responsible travel in the midst of a pandemic or defending basic human rights (which baffles me that we STILL need to do in 2020). Lately, I’ve been feeling as though this channel needs to be more of a media outlet than a destination for storybook pictures and travel tips that I originally “signed up for.”
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But as my audience grew, I realized that this account is a social RESPONSIBILITY. Everything I say, don’t say, do, or don’t do sends a message about me and my stance on the world. Tbh, it’s often overwhelming and more than I bargained for. As I tend to “stay in my own lane,” it feels uncomfortable to venture outside.
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I’ve come to realize that discomfort is often a necessary consequence of growth. Sometimes you need to set your own feelings aside for the benefit of the greater good. And although I feel far from qualified to speak on the recent atrocity, I’d like to help in my own small way by sharing how you can help beyond muting your feed.
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Here are a couple of suggestions:
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1️⃣ Using your voice for good to speak out against wrongdoing
2️⃣ Supporting black-owned businesses & creators
3️⃣ Fighting against racism in our communities
4️⃣ Sharing/signing petitions (check my Stories for an example)
5️⃣ Donating if you can (@colorofchange, @mbk_alliance, @mnfreedomfund, etc)
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Again, I’m far from an expert, but I’m not going to use that as an excuse or a reason to be tone deaf. Let’s be better together. #westandtogether .
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I took the day off posting yesterday, as I was out

I took the day off posting yesterday, as I was out creating content all day. When I woke up this morning and checked my Instagram, I felt overwhelmed and anxious as I scrolled through all the black squares in my feed. I was away for one day and I missed so much! This was my first time learning about #blackouttuesday. Immediately, the questions began racing through my mind. What should I say? How should I respond? What’s appropriate to post? Should I not post at all? Will silence send the wrong message? What if I do post and I come across as insensitive?
I felt a tremendous amount of pressure building through my morning migraine and I’m even shaking a bit as I write this now. I questioned showing my face at all because I don’t want to make it “all about me.”
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But then I remembered something I learned recently: “Messy action is better than inaction.” I’d rather “say the wrong thing” than turn a blind eye to what’s happening. Besides, it’s NOT ABOUT ME, despite this picture. Although it feels uncomfortable to show myself in a privileged neighborhood nearby my home, that’s exactly why I decided to share it. Because in reality, as a white person in America, I AM privileged, despite forgetting this fact every day. The minimal amount of discomfort and worry I felt this morning is a mere TASTE of what the oppressed black race feels on a DAILY BASIS. How fortunate I am to be slightly unsure what to write in an Instagram caption. How trivial and silly!
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I will leave you with a quote from Desmond Tutu, who says it better than I ever could: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” #wecandobetter
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📸: @stefpap86

Sometimes life has a funny way of aligning... . La

Sometimes life has a funny way of aligning...
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Last October, Stef and I had the opportunity to visit Greece and it was one of my favorite travel experiences to date. Then, last week, I began working on a blog post about why fall is one of the best times to travel to Greece. While travel is still pretty uncertain, I figured writing it was one half wishful thinking and another half evergreen content for the future....
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...Then, the very day that I put pen to paper, I read that Greece is planning to open to international tourists in July!!! Talk about good timing, right?! At that point, I couldn’t not write it.
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So, if you’re curious to read more about this exciting news and learn why Greece in autumn is a MUST (when it’s safe), head on over to my latest post, link in bio!
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#chania #crete #chaniacrete #cretegreece #instachania #greecetravel #greekislands #greecestagram #greece_moments #discovergreece #visitgreece #travelgreece #beautifulgreece #exploregreece #postcardplaces #prettylittletrips #postcardfromtheworld #speechlessplaces #babeswhowander #sheisnotlost #girldiscoverers #ladiesgoneglobal #femmetravel #worldofwanderlust #girlaroundworld #dametraveler #girlsabroad #darlingescapes #girlsborntotravel #travelgirlsgo

I’ve never been one to wait around for things. T

I’ve never been one to wait around for things. The way I see it, if you want something, it’s up to you to make it happen. The things I’m most proud of/grateful for in my life are all things I applied myself to (including building my dream career and finding my hubby). Alternatively, you can sit back and wait for good fortune, but then you don’t get to complain that things aren’t happening fast enough.
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Here are some quick examples of how to make things happen:
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1️⃣ Don’t like your job? Save money, work your butt off on your passion, and quit.
2️⃣ Tired of waiting for love? Put yourself out there instead of waiting for a fairytale to fall in your lap.
3️⃣ Want to grow on social media? Put in the time and consistency and you’ll see results.
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We have a tendency of overcomplicating things, when really, life can be pretty simple if we let it.
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📸: @stefpap86
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#kefalonia #kefaloniaisland #greekislands #greecestagram #greece_moments #discovergreece #visitgreece #travelgreece #beautifulgreece #exploregreece #journeysofgirls #postcardplaces #prettylittletrips #postcardfromtheworld #speechlessplaces #springvibes #babeswhowander #sheisnotlost #shetravelz #girldiscoverers #ladiesgoneglobal #thedreamytravels #femmetravel #worldofwanderlust #girlaroundworld #dametraveler #girlsabroad #darlingescapes #girlsborntotravel #travelgirlsgo

Throwing it back to beach days in Miami 🏖 . Lat

Throwing it back to beach days in Miami 🏖
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Lately, all I can think about is laying out under a beach umbrella and listening to the sound of waves lapping the shore. Have you been to the beach recently? Was everyone wearing a mask? I want to hear about your experience!
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#miami🌴#miami #miamiflorida #miamivibes #visitmiami #southbeachmiami #beachdayeveryday #girlsborntotravel #babeswhowander #livetotravel #shetravelz #abmlifeiscolorful #pinktrotters #travelgirlsgo #sidewalkerdaily #colormehappy #colorventures #livecolorfully #justbehue #travelcolorfully #ladiesgoneglobal #darlingescapes #explorerbabes #travelinladies #hellocolor #wanderwoman #mytinyatlas #femmetravel #roamingwomen #sheisnotlost

Most of my life, I told myself the things I wanted

Most of my life, I told myself the things I wanted were for “other people.” My hubby used to describe it as “fatalistic thinking.” It started in high school (which I wasn’t fond of), when I used to think everyone else would graduate except me. In college, I thought I would never find love again after a miserable 2.5 yr relationship. After college, I worried I would never find “the job” to make me happy. Then, when I started my Instagram, I thought I’d never reach 10k followers like “other people” did. The funny thing about all of these circumstances is that I proved myself wrong every👏🏻 single 👏🏻 time 👏🏻.
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I recently realized that finding happiness in life is all about shedding the layers of doubt – whether it’s your own inner voice or the judgmental voices of others that have put you down over the years – so that you can grow into the person you were meant to become. Now I actually laugh about the time one of my family members scoffed at my Instagram account – consisting of 400 followers at the time – and questioned why I’d want to be in so many of my photos when I wasn’t a model. Imagine what I would have missed out on if I listened? 👋🏻
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Just think about what you could achieve – amidst all the naysayers – if you always just did what you wanted in spite of all the doubt gremlins? I bet your life would look pretty damn amazing right now.
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📸: @stefpap86
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You may have noticed I’ve been posting more on h

You may have noticed I’ve been posting more on here lately, and that’s for a few reasons:
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1️⃣ I want to be more present for you guys so that I can continue to provide value/inspiration.
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2️⃣ I want to continue growing again after being “stuck” for awhile. Btw, for anyone in the same boat of feeling stuck, a little consistency goes a LONG way on here. It’s actually been really rewarding to see steady growth these past few weeks 😊
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3️⃣ This is a totally personal reason, but I want to challenge to myself to stop being a perfectionist to the point of inaction. I used to skip days of posting because I didn’t have enough time to make my photo “perfect.” Now, by making an effort to post almost daily, I care less about how each individual photo looks/performs and more about the big picture of showing up as the best I can be at that moment. I’ve learned that showing up imperfect is worlds better than not showing up at all.
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Why do you post? Has that changed for you over time?
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📸: @stefpap86
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#newengland #newenglandliving #newenglandoutdoors #newengland_igers #newenglandlife #connecticutlife #springblooms #springvibes #abmlifeiscolorful #simplicityisbeauty #littlemoments #travelinbetween #theeverygirltravels #pinktrotters #pinkstagram #justbehue #daysofsmallthings #darlingplaces #thatsdarlingmovement #pursuepretty #iamtheeverygirl #makeitblissful #travelcolorfully #postcardplaces #prettylittletrips #thedreamytravels #girldiscoverers #journeysofgirls #travelgirldiary #girlsdreamtravel

Happy Memorial Day! I’ll be spending this holida

Happy Memorial Day! I’ll be spending this holiday right here, in my own backyard, with my hubby and in-laws. How will you be spending the day?
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#newengland #newenglandliving #newenglandoutdoors #newengland_igers #newenglandlife #connecticutlife #theeverygirltravels #travelinbewteen #travelgirlshub #postcardfromtheworld
#daysofsmallthings #darlingplaces #thatsdarlingmovement #pursuepretty #stayhomestaysafe #stayhomesavelives #stayathome #prettylittleinspo #prettylittleiiinspo #backyardfun #backywardparty #backyardgarden #gardenparty #journeysofgirls #thatsdarling #vintageinspired #vintagebike #girlsdreamtravel #pinktrotters #travelcolorfully

Been looking at flights for the fall (that I may e

Been looking at flights for the fall (that I may eventually have to cancel) and it’s making me feel like a person! I’ve noticed that doing “normal life” things that I used to do is the thing that’s keeping me sane right now. When all this is over, I want to travel like I have 6 months to live 😆
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It’s interesting how not being able to do something makes us want it more. I suppose that’s human nature! What’s the one thing you’re most looking forward to doing when you can again?
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📸: @stefpap86
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It’s Saturday and I’m beach dreaming...🏖 .

It’s Saturday and I’m beach dreaming...🏖
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Lately my body has literally been CRAVING the beach. It occurred to me the other day that I’ve hit a wall (and my limit) with the whole virus thing. Tbh, I’m tired of hearing about it, thinking about it, and planning my life around it.
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It’s actually to the point where I’m ready to book my next trip – provided I can get a 100% discount – just so I can feel like I have something to look forward to...even if I end up having to cancel it. Not being able to plan something makes me super antsy and a bit anxious and I think I may just do it for the mental clarity 🙃 Has anyone else hit this point yet? If so, have you booked anything?
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📸: @stefpap86
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#kefalonia #kefaloniaisland #greekislands #greecestagram #greece_moments #discovergreece #visitgreece #greekbeaches #travelgreece #beautifulgreece #exploregreece #exquisite_greece #postcardplaces #babeswhowander #sheisnotlost #shetravelz #girldiscoverers #ladiesgoneglobal #thedreamytravels #femmetravel #worldofwanderlust #girlaroundworld #dametraveler #shewhowanders #girlsabroad #darlingescapes #travelgirlshub #postcardfromtheworld #girlsborntotravel #travelgirlsgo

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