Weekly Flow #8 | February 24, 2023

Greetings, fellow seeker

Welcome to my weekly flow of news, events, insightful perspectives, and impactful stories aimed at creating positive change in your life and the lives you touch, at home and on the road

My curious mind, intuitive soul, and big heart, along with some personal connections and crushes on extraordinary humans have put me in a position to receive an abundance of practical information, exciting innovation, and deep wisdom, usually travel-related, that has flowed to me, and now, on to you. Before you scan, take a breath, tune in, open up to the flow, and find your glow.

Duh! The Power of Travel for Student Success - In fact, a 2016 study found that “a travel experience triggers a process of accelerated personal development, contributes to better academic performance, and improves social interaction between young people.”
This grand trail will one day connect Washington, D.C., to Washington State - The Great American Rail-Trail will link towns and cities along a dedicated, 3,700-mile path that uses dozens of converted railways.
Ooooh, a juicy new podcast that flowed to me, Well Intel Daily with Anni Hood - Here is the latest on Silence and Stillness This podcast makes the case for well-being culture as a transformational powerhouse. It weaves together the significance of big-picture themes with everyday relevance. Seemingly disparate perspectives become 20:20 vision
Want Better Relationships? Here’s What to Do Today - A new study finds that even just one conversation with a friend could make you feel more connected and less stressed.
They tried it for this study, and they’re not going back! - 4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees - Less burnout, happier, more productive…. BOOM!
The Ultimate Triangle Pose: Connecting Yoga, Travel, and Girls’ Education with Jordan Ashley
Find a quiet place, turn off the lights, sit in darkness or by candlelight, deep breaths in and out, and listen to this soul-stirring interplay between word and sound. "Life Is Sacred" features Charles Eisenstein, composer, Sam Perkin, and violist, Patrick Rafter.

A lovely poem for you …

"This is what I have to say to you. The gate to your true nature swings open at the slightest touch. Step inside the garden of awareness and choose any path through its lush foliage, the blooming full expression of who you really are. Your creative essence isn't satisfied with half-measures. It wants to go full out, to be all in, to pull the weeds of confusion and illusion and toss them over the fence. The truth of you shines through your urges and desires. It radiates in visions and dreams, whispers poems in both ears, sets your imagination free to roam without restrictions, gives you energy to do what's yours to do, and always draws you home to the center of the center where the soul-self knows the whole. - Danna Faulds (poet)

Lastly, I want to share that Tanner Colton, COO of The Transformational Travel Council, and Kolena Allen, our Ally Program Manager are about to embark on a beautiful journey and inaugural TTC Roadshow. They will be traveling, working, connecting, learning, and living in the following places over the next several months. They will be hosting TTC gatherings all along the way, please do make sure to stay tuned to our LinkedIn and Instagram for updates. I am so thrilled for them, at their essence, this is who they are, and I am honored that they will be carrying the torch burning with the amber light of positive change to so many of our current members and their friends. Shine on you two!

March 1-31: Auckland, New Zealand
April 1-30: Slovenia
May 1-31: Kathmandu, Nepal
June 1-15: Europe - Surprise location!
June 15th(ish): Back to Seattle

Below is a recent photo from our recent team retreat, riverside at the TTC cabin in Plain, Washington, USA