HAPPY 1 YEAR!

““Discover your inner beauty & vibes.””

HAPPY 1 YEAR TO SAMMYSAMSTYLE!!! I am grateful I can celebrate something I started a year ago. A small celebration but something near and dear to me. I wanted an outlet to be creative, express my authentic self and hopefully, inspire others.

The year 2019 was a year of action for me. Looking back, the actions consisted of taking a few steps back so I could move a few steps forward. As a result, it permitted me to elevate on many levels. Mid-year, I had to return to my previous role as a Financial Operations Administrator even though I was excelling as a Human Resources Assistant. At that time, I saw it as a negative experience but in actuality, the situation ignited the start of my blog, SAMMYSAMSTYLE. Not only that, it finally pushed me to embark on my solo journey to Bali, Indonesia. A country I had always dreamt of travelling too so I could, EAT, PRAY and LOVE MYSELF!!! No word of a lie! That’s what I told customs when they questioned me on my reasons for travelling to Bali! I travelled to Bali to truly find myself. Sounds cliche but I felt lost and I desperately needed to leave my comfort zone to rediscover the missing part of me I had very much so neglected. I needed answers on my life’s purpose and I needed to know why things weren’t working for me. I opened my heart to this solo journey and committed to being opened to all experiences while in Bali. Because of my openness and trusting the Universe, I had the most incredible time in Bali! Making it my #1 travel destination thus far! Immediately, I fell in loved with the country, the Balinese people, the culture and the energy and vibrations of the place. I travelled there, hoping for answers and I was rewarded with intangible things. It was in Bali, where my love for yoga reignited and allowed me to quiet my mind. My first of three yoga retreats, I met amazing soul sisters from around the world. They too, were embarking on their own journey of self-discovery. Soul sisters from London, Portugal, Germany and France whom to this very day, I try my best to keep in touch with. Lastly, the most unforgettable experience I had in Bali happened to be on my very last day. While I was drying off from a nice swim and basking in the scorching Sun, I gazed up to the bright sky and I felt an incredible presence. It was the presence of God. In that moment, I realized something. GOD WAS ALWAYS WITH ME. God was around me and within me this whole time. Stillness allowed me to feel God’s presence. I journeyed to Bali to find answers and I found God. God was my answer. I understood why things were happening to me. I understood why I came to Bali. And most significantly, I understood my divine purpose in this lifetime.

Now I must admit, the beginning of 2020, life came to a standstill due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. On a global front, many countries were affected and restrictions were put in place to protect everyone from the spread of the virus. The coronavirus definitely brought up uncertainty and many wanted the year 2020 to become a past memory, a year to write-off. Trust me, I was definitely guilty of that myself! I was guilty of using the coronavirus as an excuse. A reasonable excuse to use because there were travel restrictions put in place, therefore, no materials for my blog. As well, I couldn’t meet up with photographers for photoshoots because we were advised to stay home. These excuses can only last for so long! It’s only these past few weeks, I decided to find the positive from this situation and see, 20/20 as a year of reflection for myself. I strongly advise, we all take this time to pause and to look within. What patterns of conditioned thinking, habits and behaviours are still engrained within us which shouldn’t be. What self-talk and self-criticism are we allowing to prevail and hinder our growth and self-discovery. Take this year as an opportunity to pause and reflect.

TO: 2020

Thank you. For giving me the time to slow down and reflect. A friendly reminder to myself. I am capable of manifesting my dreams into reality. The year is not over. I continue and commit to my self-work and quieting my mind. I commit to ridding of old conditioned habits and behaviours which no longer serves me in this present moment. As I nourish my mind, body and soul, as I love myself, can I only be of service to others and inspire.

We are all witnessing incredible movements and changes to the external world. As well, darkness is coming to light and there’s more that needs to be done. We must all come together for drastic changes. Only love is real. Let us commit to expressing LOVE and not fear.

Your girl,

Sammy