Meet Colette, we met back in 2013 working as British Cycling Breeze ride leaders. Ten years later I invited her on a heart-shaped route to help her ride inwards and get clarity on her 2023 intentions...
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Follow your heart
Cycle your heart out... home, to your true self
Sudden loss, dramatic change and heartbreak can shatter you to the core, and leave you with such a mix of emotions, that overwhelm engulfs you. You may feel ungrounded, insecure with zero energy, you may question your very existence, what you really want in life, who you are, and why you're even here. After many months of listening to my heartful ride meditation, one city and theme kept coming up. That saying "home is where the heart is" finally started to make sense. Deeply embedded, free from any bricks and cement, location free, lay my home, my heart. If you're going through something similar, I hope my poem rides you back home, to the doorstep of your true self. Follow your heart
Cycle your heart out... and embrace change! Sometimes things happen beyond our control that force us to embrace change. Changes can be a chance for a fresh start, a new perspective, and a new place to call home. To help cope with the fear of the unknown I like to paint, write and cycle my heart out! All three of these help transport me to a meditative flow where worries leave my body with every paint stroke, every line, and every pedal I take. How about you? What helps you embrace change? Keep reading to find out 9 highlights of the route, and download your FREE gift to help you ride inwards and embrace change! Meet Vanessa Garduño, Co-founder of Branding for Writers, and Talent & Speaker Manager
I've known Vanessa since the moment I landed in Barcelona back in 2013. Not only has she been an amazing friend, but she's also been an incredible mentor for me over the years, and a source of motivation in publishing my first book. It was a joy to cycle my heart out with her today and help her ride inwards...
Follow your heart
Cycle your heart out and recharge! Cave kayaking to hidden beaches, cycling to fishing villages, and of course, heart shaped riding! These were just some of the fun ways we decided to reboot our frazzled batteries this spring. Wanting to spend more time with loved ones and my soul this year also made me cut down on all that was zapping my precious time and energy. I realised just how much I needed to stop social media scrolling and instead focus more on what makes my heart sing! More time for painting, spontaneous adventures, and uninterrupted time with loved ones! It's also my debut book's 1 st Birthday next month so I wanted to offer your a FREE GIFT as a thank you for all your support! Keep reading to find out more ;-) Soul Reunion Tree trunks into the sky Emerald green leaves Golden sunlight slicing through Kissing the earth The flowers My face Soothing sounds of a nearby stream Birds in a peaceful choir The crunch of winter beneath my wheels No one to guide me Just the well trodden path And the call from within That whispers welcome home Follow your heart
After reading 'Light Is The New Black' by Rebecca Campbell, my heart led me to the forest to spend more time listening to the call from within. Cycle Your Heart Out for... your soul! Location Next to the Montseny National Park. Located in the quiet town of Sant Esteve de Palautordera, only a 1 hour train and cycle from Barcelona, so no car necessary! Perfect for me as I still can't drive! Heart Route After picking up a map from tourist information, I sat down on the grass and started noticing all the beautiful paths that I'd hiked the previous 2 days. Within minutes my heart route had appeared, a great mix of the town, nature and forest! An easy 4.52km heart, all flat and mostly on bike paths. Cycle Your Heart Out Highlights: Accomodation: Hotel Somlom ECO & Wellness Lodge Bike Hire: Fesbici Coffee break: Bar LANAU Kalart Co-living and Co-Working: A unique space for remote workers and digital nomads with yoga, meditations and other holistic events on the weekends Montseny National Park: A stunning natural park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Spread the love I stayed at the peaceful Hotel Somlom ECO & Wellness Lodge next to the Montseny National Park. On my first night I danced my heart out in their belly dancing class, and they kindly lent me a yoga mat so I could practice in the comfort of my own room. I arrived with no clue of the area so I was really grateful for the kind staff who patiently showed me all the best cycling and hiking paths. Thank you to Davinia and everyone who worked at Hotel Somlom! I gave the hotel a copy of my book so that anyone who visits can enjoy flicking through the pages while they wait for their yoga class or massage! |
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