A Sleepless Night in Spring

As he lay here beside me

I think about we

Will we be together til the end?

Or is he just a friend?

This is comfortable yes,

But is it for the best?

Should I worry if he doesn't tie the knot

But all that matters if he cares for me or not.

All this confusion makes my future unclear

So I accept only love and release any fear

I am worth the world and he should know 

If he has decided to be my beau!

Visions Dance

There is something so comforting when it's late at night and my man has his arms around me so tight. I lay my head on his chest and listen to his heart beat; nothing but this moment has ever existed. To be wrapped among each other is a special moment as our breaths synchronize together. We are living creatures, so fragile. Deserving love is our birthright no reason is ever needed to be loved. 

Relational Faith

I have spent so much time on my own traveling, hiking, going for meals that independence is my comfort zone. I am able to do what I want when I want, I do not need to worry about the judgements of others asking why I do certain things or giving me any hassle.When I am out in the world on my own I come across fascinating people that I meet just sitting on the beach, standing at a bus stop or in the airport security line.  I love meeting new people because these relationships always start from a clean slate. There are no preconceived notions of how I should act, who I should be or what I should look like. This is when I truly feel most calm and relaxed. However, more and more I feel that to continue to learn about myself and my place in this world I am searching out longer term relationships. Instead of running away when I don't meet eye to eye with someone or I start feeling uncomfortable because I think my independence is getting sucked away I am consciously practicing developing my direct communication and my emotional connection without losing my true self. I have reached a point where solo traveling does not satisfy me like it used to. I now look to travel with loved ones where we can share special moments like an Indian Sunrise, a Hawaiian Sunset or a Galapagos moonrise together while embracing the pure contentness of the present moment. 

I recently spent 10 days traveling with a new friend of only a few moths despite us feeling like soul sisters. It was a great learning experience for me to practice my communication skills. I have a habit of internalizing my true word and running away when I cannot handle it anymore. With my friend I was challenged and inspired to speak my mind. I take what I learned these past 10 days as friends and translate that into a romantic relationship. I feel much more clear about my true personality and what sort of partner I am looking for to compliment me, teach me and allow me to grow. 

My friend said it very well, "In a true relationship you are loving and supporting the one you are with while still honouring your own truth." 

Ebb and Flow

My self image confidence comes in ebbs and flows. I try to rid my negative thoughts through my poetry. This came out this morning...

Upon the city I stare

Looking to leave this place I dare

I search for love and nature

The outdoors is my savior

Feeling beautiful amongst the trees

The forest is all I can see

This is my happy place where I can confidently show my face

I've had it with the judgment I just want to be confident

Without a reason why

As I sit there alone and sigh

I search for love unconditionally knowing that it must first come from me

Naked Ankles

I want to be vulnerable, I want to take a chance and have my heart broken, I want to shed these walls and remove the barriers between myself and another. I put up a front and I have learned to be independent to the point where it inhibits my relationships.

 

A Customer Service Revolution

I am a Travel Advisor dealing in the luxury market. Being of service to others is the platform of our business. It is very rewarding to work with people and bring their travel dreams into a reality. Whatever you want we can arrange it, so don't limit your thoughts. It may only be your bank account that limits you from having that hot air balloon over Cappadocia in Turkey while you propose to your future fiance! Keep dreaming though because I like to think it will happen one day through the power of positive thought.

When we work with clients who are grateful of the services we provide and realistic in terms of quality to price ratio then both parties are happy. I am always completely transparent with my clients on what is going on with their trip because we are working together and doing collaborative travel planning. I want to know my clients on a personal level and build a relationship because travel experiences are meant to be built specific for the client's desires. Everyone is happy when it all goes well but what about when there are complaints? I find when the client's are looking for a transactional agent instead of a transformational agent  then there can be discrepancy's between what the client thought they were getting and what they are in fact getting. This can happen all across the customer service industry (restaurants, hotels, retail clothing to name a few). And it is those people that complain that seem to get "more". The people who complain generally complain often in their life. The "cold soup" is just another avenue for them to get something extra. I'm not sure what is going on with their thoughts but I hope the people who complain are not doing it for a reason such as a free dinner, an upgrade on an airline or complimentary hotel nights.

I recently was talking to two employees from a Luxury Cruise Line who work in the compliants department. They were very kind people and they were able to laugh off some of the conversations they have had with past guests. To that, I salute them. I would find that to be a very tough and heavy job. They told me that each complaint they have gets filed and they make a note of the extra amenities or free cruises they give out to these complainers. Some people have even been blacklisted for complaining too much. The fellow that I was talking to brought up a wonderful point, "Why do the complainers get a free cruise? What about the client's who have booked 50+ cruises with them, what do they get for being so loyal?"

I think it is time to have a Customer Service Revolution. How can we stop rewarding complainers and start rewarding loyal, trustworthy consumers who appreciate our products and service? What would be the repercussions of this approach?

Everyone Everyday

Find humour, love and inspiration in the day to day! View the world with an objective viewpoint and have compassion for all people you come across including yourself. We may have different ranks or titles but our souls have come from and will end up in the same place. As quoted from my friend Andrew Stevens, "true class is the ability to accept everyone as equals".