I receive many emails from people who feel stuck in their lives asking for advice on how to create a life like ours. Never in a million years did I think I’d be inspiring someone else. But I’m so honored and however I can help, it’s my pleasure. So I keep writing these tidbits of wisdom, and hoping they become words of inspiration to create the life you want, NOW.
What is holding you back?
But the biggest challenge is the belief YOU cannot do it. These self-sabotaging thoughts are based in fear. Once you move beyond the fear, you can do anything you are inspired to do!
I’m not going to lie to you, it takes some planning, it takes some preparation and it takes some finances. But once you move through the practical side of planning, your greatest obstacle (as in life) will always be your thoughts. Choose your thoughts carefully and once you’ve learned to align the thoughts with your passion, inspiration and desires, you can take on a lifestyle of this sort.
There are numerous web sites, books, and seminars about living a location independent life, working remotely and freelancing for a living. I do not focus on those specifically on my own web site, but I can recommend anyone considering this kind of lifestyle.
The rest will fall in place. I assure you.
I believe our experience of the outer world is a reflection of what’s going on in our own inner worlds. If you travel with fear, you attract situations that warrant fear. We feel safe in the world, therefore the world is a safe place for us. We are filled with love and compassion, therefore our experiences are filled with love and compassion. It’s an awesome lesson and one we probably couldn’t have had being somewhat entranced in a conventional lifestyle.
*Photo courtesy of AlicePopkorn based on a CC license.
Lainie Liberti is a recovering branding expert, who’s career once focused on creating campaigns for green – eco business, non-profits and conscious business. Dazzling clients with her high-energy designs for over 18 years, Lainie lent her artistic talents to businesses that matter. But that was then.
In 2008, after the economy took a turn, Lainie decided to be the change (instead of a victim) and began the process of “lifestyle redesign,” a joint decision between both her and her 11-year-old son, Miro. They sold or gave away all of of their possessions in 2009 and began a life of travel, service, and exploration. Lainie and her son Miro began their open-ended adventure backpacking through Central and South America. They are slow traveling around the globe allowing inspiration to be their compass. The pair is most interested in exploring different cultures, contributing by serving, and connecting with humanity as ‘global citizens.’
Today Lainie considers herself a digital nomad who is living a location independent life. She and her son write and podcast their experiences from the road at Raising Miro on the Road of Life.
