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Beautiful Venice 

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Work life is keeping me busy right now, and it looks like it might be another couple days until I find time to write in detail. It’s a struggle each writer faces when it comes to the delicate balance of reading, writing, paying proper homage to all the other wonderful blogs, and to commenting. Each has a special place that sometimes falls to the wayside when held hostage next to a full time job. “Haste makes waste” I once heard someone say and it’s true. You could rush a good thing by putting less substantial content out for the sake of posting, but it will lack depths and magic. Life is fast enough and today I take a moment to sprinkle some fairy-dust your way to help you slow down. To steal an hour here and there, and to do something magical to nourish your soul. You’ll be amazed how good it feels.

I leave you with a picture that I took in Venice. Venice is such a place, it oozes magic and is amongst one of my favorite places on earth. It gets busy, but it’s magical if you get past the crowds. I’m lucky to have visited three times so far, and the off season away from the heavily dominated tourist schedule, was definitely the best time to explore this gem. The old world, romantic charm stole a piece of my heart and I can’t wait to return and once again indulge in the European lifestyle that slows everything down, speaks to my soul and catches my wanderlust.

Have a great weekend everybody, see you soon.

Xoxoxoxo ❤️

Author:

We are the co-creators of our life and the time is now. More than ever are we needed to support Mother Earth and each other. Together we discover and explore our unique gifts in times of strengths, in times we lean on each other, and in times when we learn from each other. This blog started as an outlet and what I ultimately called my “Warriors Journey.” It was a way to document the ups and downs of my life, sharing my hardships as well as my successes. It showcased the struggles, but more important the ways of how to overcome them. Although we are warriors each and every day, I realized that having to be a warrior, comes from a place of pain. I decided to rename this blog, and “Phoenix Rising” now stands for the story of overcoming such a painful place. My motivation for this blog hasn’t changed and I hope to share inspiration and hope, to create a sense of belonging, a space of being heard, and connecting with like minded beings who instill a sense of oneness. We are never alone, and we are unstoppable in the pursuit of what sets our soul on fire. Who I am in a nutshell... 
I am an energy healer and Reiki Master. I am surviving a chronic disease that I’ve sent into remission three times since my initial bout, 15 years ago. I continuously challenge the status quo and by doing so I change my stars. I am a believer that anything is possible. I am a hopeless romantic and I believe that true love exists on various levels. I am an optimist that will always see the glass as half full. I am a dreamer, believing in endless possibilities. Not even the sky is the limit. I have jumped off of the hamster wheel, and I am writing a new chapter. I am chasing my Nirvana to support my most authentic self. This is my story, I am that Phoenix and I am rising from the ashes. Namaste 🙏🏼💙🦋

28 thoughts on “Beautiful Venice ”

  2. Such a beautiful photograph.-… I could not avoid thinking of Thomas Mann´s book “Death in Venice”, which has always been a favorite reading to me!…. happy writing… and weekend to you! … Best wishes. Aquileana 😀

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    1. Awe thank you so much Patty for your kind words. You always make me feel special and that what I have to share matters. 😉. I hope you see Venice some day, I just love it.
      And thanks for liking the pictures, photography has always been a hobby and I love the creative aspect and capturing the moment.

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  4. Venice… oh Venice… I have to tell you, I like Venice, but I hate the touristic part of it eheh… It’s so crowded on certain days of the year… But, but… it’s amazing and I love the super narrowed roads, the hidden streets, and the water being everywhere.

    I love the say “haste make waste”, I didn’t know that, and I totaly agree with it. For writing is so true, it’s much better to take a step back and go simple while not having time, because otherwise the best you can obtain is losing grip with the emotions that lays behind your style and write maybe a good piece, but with less soul.

    I wish you a fast (this one yes) going back to normal speed life and with a great hug I wish you a great day!!! 😉

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    1. Thank you Luca, you once again speak words after my in heart. I’m glad you learned a new phrase and I truly believe that if we rush through, we don’t create the best work we could.
      And as far as Venice, I’m sure the tourism takes away from truly enjoying this amazing place and for myself I do t like having to fight the crowds either.
      It’s strange because as much as I love people and hope to make a difference for them, I also seek solitude to recharge my batteries on my days off and love the silence haha.

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      3. Totally true! Burn out is the worse fit the helper as it can change even the ability itself to help. People think as a good psychologist I am immune to this, but that’s so wrong. In fact I came so close to a burn out 5 years ago that I myself had to find help to not becoming insensitive to others.

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      7. Oops I wasn’t done before this sent but I think it is the reason and I think it takes somebody special to not harden up and distance themselves. I had similar experiences and a painful reminder walked into my work last week. And another (her friend) even requested me as a friend on Facebook. And while I have forgiven I will never forgot and have no interest in reopening the wounds and still, despite of all I still choose wanting to help people.

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      8. Noooo you did right of that is your feeling. Old scars can be touched and learnt from, but as wound pain can corrupt the learning process. Sometimes time is the best healer even if we’d like to be that good that we hope we have control on how we heal. And one day we feel it’s ok. It can just hurt again on rainy days but it will be only memory, and a good soul for new roots to grow. 😊

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