Preparations for Thailand
Yes, you are reading correctly. This month, I leave the islands of Hawaii to attend personal development courses in Thailand. The first course I have the honor of attending is with the international human behavior speaker, Tim Han. You are welcome to check out Tim Han and his company “Success Insider” online. The second course is a month long yoga training. Lucky for me, both courses take place on neighboring islands in southern Thailand.
Why and how did a trip to Thailand present itself to me? I believe it began with two sayings I have been repeating for five years, “I believe in myself”, and “I trust my choices.” Five years ago, filled with faith and positivity, I left my career job and the comfort of living in Hawaii to experience living differently in East Africa. “I believe in myself”, and “I trust my choices.” Three years ago, full of love and integrity, I started my first online business. “I believe in myself”, and “I trust my choices.” About one year ago, last September 2024, I dedicated myself to being my own boss. ”I believe in myself”, and “I trust my choices.”
Within days of making my action to be my own boss match my repeating words “I believe in myself”, and I trust my choices”, I learned about Tim Han and the LMA course he offers. In those first weeks of starting the LMA course, I wrote a more detailed version of my life goals, I finally committed to a regular exercise routine, and I was involved in daily learning that I desired.
As the weeks progressed and I continued to learn and keep my exercise commitment, new opportunities opened for me. First, I was given the opportunity to register for Tim Han’s in-person retreat in Thailand in November of 2025. Second, I was handed the opportunity to caretake for an older woman while having access to her home and appliances. Last, I was made away of the public library resources and their benefits to me. These opportunities provided me with some stability and structure while I continued to establish for myself a crucial and detailed morning routine I desired.
One morning, about 6 months into my exercise routine of learning yoga poses, I had the thought, “Stacy, sign-up for a yoga training class. You’re already going to be in Thailand in November. Just extend your stay and take a class.” Joy and peace are the words to describe how I felt when I had that thought. I was so proud of my inner voice for being so confident and encouraging. I signed up for a course, and I started doubling up on my yoga to make sure I would learn all the poses before I left for Thailand.
I believe the chance to travel to Thailand presented itself to me because of the risks I took and because I am willing to believe in myself and trust my choices, no matter what the outcomes are. I knew the person who committed in 2024 to the retreat in 2025 would be a changed person. Changes I notice within me are greater self-acceptance, greater self trust and belief, and greater self-awareness.
Recently, I have purchased some items for the trip: a travel yoga mat, a pair of flip flops, a pair of sunglasses, a face sunscreen, and a bag for electronics and reading and writing materials. I am grateful for a credit card to make these purchases.
I honestly don’t know what will be the outcome of the Thailand trip. I do know that I believe in myself, I trust my choices, and I am open and ready for the experiences. I hope and pray you are encouraged to take a risk in your life. Aloha
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Stacy Richards
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