That’s Amore.

Romantic relationships have been a source of challenging lessons and karmic work for me in this lifetime. While I’ve been very fortunate to have been surrounded by extensive extended family and true friends since childhood, romantic partnership has been rich with opportunity for evolution (if you know what I mean). I’m sure some of you can relate to this and others may have other aspects of their life that have been this way for you.

I was fortunate enough to have been treated to an incredible Valentine’s dinner by some of my favorite family members this past weekend and felt so happy and grateful to feel so loved. On my drive home, I had a conversation with God. I asked for a very clear sign that my prayers have been heard. I asked God to let me know that he has heard me, whether a romantic partner is for me in this lifetime or not. I turned up my music, forgot about my request, and sang the whole way home.

When I arrived home I checked my phone before bed, opening the Instagram app to check messages. This is the very first post that I saw in my feed, which came from an account that I do not even follow.

Message received. Mind blown. Faith renewed.

I can honestly say that I feel at peace and after many, many years of work. In an act of self love, as a gift to myself, I am traveling to Sicily next month to reunite with family. This was a trip I was supposed to take decades ago when I was studying abroad, three years ago for my 40th birthday (covid prevented travel) and again last year. The timing wasn’t right for any of those trips but it feels like things are finally falling into place. I am putting myself first and falling in love with my unique life as I co-create with the love and guidance of the Divine. What better place to visit than Italy as an act of self love.

I’m looking forward to spending time with the family I have there, who are some of the warmest and most loving people I know. I’m looking forward to the food, swimming in the sea and seeing the places where my grandparents’ families came from. Mostly, I’m looking forward to feeling the fulfillment of finally manifesting my own adventure.

If any of you have an aspect of your life that you are struggling with, I highly recommend a surrender practice. It has made all the difference for me and helped to build my trust and faith. Sending lots of love to you all.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

XO,

Caitlin