Oahu

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This relationship counselor got hitched- and all the experiences that make me good at my job, make it hard to say I DO!

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8 months of planning and a crash course in Hawaii's slow business pace and I finally had the 3 day, multi event, wedding weekend I was proud of. I found myself in paradise with 106 of my favorite people partying like it's 1999.   Beyond my expectations.

Gorgeous, smart bridesmaids in jewel tones, perfect North Shore Hawaii weather 6 days before a hurricane hit, the huge vintage diamond you're marketed since birth, a friggin Hayley Paige 2015 dress that wasn't even out yet, and the kind of supportive, athletic, big, close family you can only hope to marry into.

So why had the 8 months leading up been a mental struggle? Why didn't I think I deserved this and had had a tough time staying  present & grateful? Why couldn't this be my story?

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Supporting each other heals us.

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A couple times in life you get that phone call that leaves your tummy in knots and a vial reaction to physically hurt someone thrusts forward -despite your usual better judgment. That's right, someone has just hurt your baby sis ... and on top of it, they've done it in a way that hits a little too close to home. 

You can't take their pain away... BUT YOU CAN TAKE THEM TO OAHU! 

And that's exactly what we did when the actions of the typical douche bag you date in your 20s left baby sis momentarily heart broken. (Clearly, I'm still a bit saucy over the whole thing and am working on getting my more enlightened, compassionate self to rise.)

The point is, we have moments in life when we can truly be there for those we love and heal even older baggage. 

Not only did she bravely hop on the flight on a whim, she was greeted by a Motley Crew tribute band that serenaded her the entire 2 hr delay on the tarmac as well having Jack Johnson ask her a question in the Honolulu airport upon her arrival. 

THANKS UNIVERSE FOR DELIVERING!!

We had a blast snorkeling as well as hiking to these sort of spectacular vistas: OMG!

I'm so friggin grateful she turned out so cool (and hilarious). It makes the yucky parts of living another memory in the making.

These relationships we keep choosing to show up for really do bring out our best selves. Besides having a very fun vacation with my wonderful sis, I healed a little part of my broken hearted 20 something self. 

Hopefully, it helped remind her that she is loved and supported and this too shall pass.

If you have a story about how it felt to show up for someone in their time of need, reminding you that we're all connected, please share & make the rest of our day's brighter! Or if you'd like to write some encouraging words to my baby sis / your heartbroken 20 something self, share them here:

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Wanderlust, Oahu time again!!! Eeeeeeee!

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I am giddily awaiting my return to WanderLust, Oahu in a week to stretch in soothing sun, breathe with my favorite athletic tribe of yogi's, meditate in paradise, and sleep as if in the womb. I'm so ready I can't believe I ever left. I can't wait to breath that deeply, feel that inspired, smile that big, and sleep that well. It is my literal paradise.

And this trip, I'll be wedding venue scouting to share this paradise with my favorite people on a very special day along with shooting new yoga videos to share with the GetHSH community that wishes for bliss on the go. Beyond Excited!

Here is the article featured in Elephant Journal I wrote about last year's festival: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/03/wanderlust-oahu-the-happiest-place-on-earth/

See you soon Northshore, Oahu.