In Love with Life: spring

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Magical Forest

There is this forest I go to. He always greets me in the same spirit. Spirit of home, of softness, of acceptance. My loyal companion is often the dog. He too is in love with this magical forest.

We start our days early. And as we walk its green carpet, the crispy air bites my cheeks, the birds already prove it‘s time to wake up. I walk in awe, most of the times, and wonder how such wildness can provide the feeling of safety. I know every corner of it, at least, it feels like it. I am in love with softness of the ground, that dark green moss, the shelter for the smallest. I love the air, exploding my lungs with realness and health. I love those tall beauties, the queens of the forest- my pines. They stand so tall and gracefully, their gentle dance don‘t get shaken even with strong winds.

Our evening walks tend to be reflective. As the sun sets, the mystical feeling of the darkness takes place. The birds are more quiet, the whole forest gets ready for the stars show. It rains a lot these days, and clouds greets me more than sun.

I feel happy in the forest. In this particular forest. I like it when it‘s sunny, I like it when it‘s cloudy, I like when it‘s cold, I like when it‘s rainy. The forest changes his moods and I feel privileged to experience them all. And unlike human, no matter what his mood, he always gives back more. He gives you peace, he gives you acceptance, he gives you freedom, he gives you life.

These past days have been filled with the magic of the forest. I have been back in Europe for nearly 3 weeks now. The cultural and weather shock gave me strong slap after my crazy wild and mystical trip in Mexico. And like every chapter of my life it has a lot of beauty already.

I am in Lithuania, if you were wondering. Until I feel the winds to take me South. And until then, there are dogs to walk, forests to admire, friends to connect and food to cook. No pressure, no control. Complete trust in the Universe to provide what‘s needed and when needed.

With lots of love,

Ligita

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Nomadic in Portugal

Bom Dia my dear friends,

Well, 2021 for me seems to have not that many blog posts.

Since my last one couple of months have passed and the intensity I have been talking about have followed me for a little bit.

I am still in Portugal and I am still alive. I am still enjoying my nomadic lifestyle and I am still in love with life.

These past months have been beautiful. I spent 2 months volunteering at the Quinta Alma, ecological glamping/camping place with many beautiful volunteers and an amazing green lush hills around.

I made good friends and fell in love. Or should I say, I rose in love as falling in love sounds too much like loosing yourself.

The time went fast, and it was filled with fun, lots of cooking, some oiling and painting, lake swimming, impro singing/jamming and many other activities that one can create. My new friends let me feel loved and cared for. Some dinner parties, crazy Hugo’s b-day party, beach days made me so happy and content.

And then the time has come to close those doors and continue new adventures. I moved towards South of Lisbon and the Universe brought me a job opportunity as a private vegan cook which at the moment I am actually doing.

Few days ago, while talking to Kristina, I have realised something that I always like to mention in my my blogs.

For these past many years, I have been sharing some adventures with you, sometimes very vaguely, sometimes funny and sometimes very personal. I have indeed many times wanted to stop all this as I believed that it is really a little bit like showing off without knowing. But from time to time I would receive the most beautiful and encouraging messages from some of you that my writing or the way I see the life have inspired some of you. And to hear that, is a complete joy. So I continued writing.

However though, I wanted to tell you that this life I lead, this adventurous spontaneous lifestyle is not always like tinted glasses.

Many people often tell me that they would love to have such freedom, they would love to travel as much as I do but I think only few realise that this kind of life also requires some sacrifices. You are constantly saying hello and good bye, and some goodbyes are fucking painful. You are never sure when will your next income gonna be and what kind of job you’ll have next. You stop seeing your friends growing as it is nearly impossible to keep a close contact with all your loved ones. And you have to leave behind all the sentimental and personal belongings as your one and old backpack is just too small to get everything in. Relationships are seldom and mostly you live off the platonic romances…

BUT! Life becomes like a surprise box. You are constantly travelling through change. You learn that life is just one constant change. You notice small things and start to appreciate the most common commodities you take every day for granted. Life becomes full of new conversations, ideas, colours and smells. You learn things you would have never thought you’d be capable of doing. You live in the spontaneous existence with an open heart.

Of course, you don’t need to travel to feel free or to look straight into your fears eyes but to me, travelling is one of the most beautiful tools to help me grow and become the person I am today.

So I guess my sharing of today is to inspire you to do the things that makes you grow and makes your heart sing. And it doesn't need to be travelling if you don't truly feel it.

I love you all and send you big kiss from Portugal

Good night my dear ones,

With much love

Ligita