In August 2011, I returned to the US after living in Spain and France. I was only meant to be gone for one year when I left back in July of 2007. My trip was meant to be an extended ¨time out¨ to slow down, experience a new culture, and reflect. It turned out to be an amazing journey to uncover a deeper passion to live my greatest and most authentically life. Amazingly enough, in the process, I met the man who is now my wonderful and loving husband.

Where was I before my journey?  I was unhappy, frustrated and lonely. Life consisted of working, working out, eating, sleeping and trying to figure out why I wasn´t attracting the man of my dreams.What was missing? What was I doing wrong? Everything was a bummer and I couldn´t see the light.

So, what changed when I went away?

Living in Spain was an amazing opportunity that taught me to slow down in a way that I never expected. There is so much I learned about in those few years, including my passion for Yoga and the joy I find in teaching. In my first year there, I was introduced to Yoga by an acquaintance I knew for only a two week span of time. Through that person, I was directed to a Yoga Center. It took me three times riding my bike past the center, on different occasions, before I finally walked in. Who was the first teacher I had? My husband. What a missed opportunity that would have been if I let me fears take over and didn´t go in due to fears of the language barrier and unknown territory.

My travels in Spain and France uncovered so much for me about listening to my inner voice, trusting myself and taking into account what was really important. It was an experience that will always stay with me and I´m grateful for the chain events it has triggered, leading me to a life full of greater love, happiness, and fulfillment. Since, I´ve arrived back in the States I´ve realized, it´s only just begun.

Jaclyn Foster

Authentic Attraction Expert

Jaclyn@fosterandflourish.com