Recently, I spent 7 days in Rio, Brazil. A country blended with both ancient culture and modern inhabitants from Portugal.
The weather was dull with intermittent rain and the only day of rays of golden sunshine was my last day there.
I re-connected with Sandy after 9 years, my travel companion on this trip. It was quite a spontaneous action to both of us of her joining me on this trip. She messaged me around 2 weeks before my departure to Latino America and I intuitively (yes, without thinking I asked her if she would like to join me? Her response was, “Wow, that sounds exciting, I am tempted, I will get back to you…” She said YES to the trip that evening. Sandy and I worked together but parted ways in 2011. We were close but far from best friends.
Without Whatsapp interaction for almost 2 years and no physical meeting for 9 years, we met at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg where we instantly connected energetically, grounded each other and giggled non- stop (it was so bad that I almost choked at each meal and the intensity of laughter hurt my stomach!). It was as if we were best of friends, connected since childhood and shared a sacred contract. I cannot say that we continued from where we left off because it was nowhere close to where we were 9 years ago…a more significant link now exists between us as if it was written in the stars and came to fruition. We read each other intuitively and smiled or giggled or knew when each other was plagued with irritation or pain or fatigue from just a glance or feeling.
The past weeks in Brazil, Peru and Cuba have been filled with so much of love, laughter, fun, crying (sadness with an underline of joy). New experiences with a new loved person in my life. I was fatigued from self-inflicted stresses of moving house, trying to change occupation and prepare for a 35 day trip to Latino America. Also, I travelled for almost 22 hrs and visited 4 airports before checking in at my Air B&B place. Travelling with Sandy made it light-hearted. She brought me into the present moment during the long flights.
Our first night in Rio we shared a bed and giggled about it (we continue to joke that we slept together!), but it worked out because she was unwell and I did make breakfast for her- the next morning. Bonus for her, right! In return, she provided me with her healing energy and loving company.
She checked into a hotel, and we did things together and apart. We respected each other's time (apart from when I was not ready on time for dinner, and Sandy waited for me patiently talking to me as I applied makeup or ironed my hair). But she understood my relationship with structure. At most times I will open my room door moments before she could arrive, it was like de ja vu! I just knew she arrived. And, she shared similar experiences too. We ate in fancy restaurants and did crazy things like hike to the Jesus statue in Rio or go on electric scooters or leave our cellphones in the hotel rooms and be cellphone free. We laughed each time we reached for our nonexistent cellphones to take out photos of our food or share photos when discussing experiences.
Sandy was my navigator. I didn’t read my iternary or follow my flight schedule. She just took control. She knew both our travel schedules. We realised that we both were challenged at taking selfies, but excelled at dining experiences- I gave her full permission to choose the restaurants given that she is such a foodie. I decided to stick to the wine and alcoholic beverages pairing with the food. I drank enough for both of us too! However, in Cuba, she did surprise me with the cocktails and cigars dipped in honey consumption.
Whenever we were together, our vibration rose. We grounded each other. We healed each other. We laughed. We shed tears but from an underlying overall foundation of joy. We spoke about our spiritual growth and learnings. Sandy did many energy healing sessions on me to heal me physically and emotionally. We discussed dreams, fears, losses, love, and everything that life has to offer, shedding greater clarity and assisting each other recognise our own power. And at times, we just needed someone to listen with intent, love, and understanding. Or just needed to be cradled into each other’s arms, soothing away the sadness and disappointments presented by life.
We parted ways in Peru after spending one night together. And a few days later we realised that we will cross paths in Cusco, where we met for dinner. Yes, Sandy chose the place. I was still recovering from my Ayahausca experience and was not yet fully integrated into reality. But, when I met Sandy, I was more settled- I could feel the dimensional shift. A planned quick dinner took us into a few hours. And this was when I realised what a beautiful relationship we have. Such resonance. Such a natural connection. So comfortable. So authentic. A higher divine order at its work to bring us together again.
When I was hospitalised in Peru, Sandy insisted on flying to me in Ollantaytambo from Iquitos, which I refused because I was in "good hands." Upon our reunion in Lima, Peru, her long warm embrace gave me a soothing comfort and relief from my previous week’s experience. It expelled a feeling of returning "home." We walked the streets of Lima, hand in hand, giggling in the cold to and from restaurants. I took almost 70% of the apartment, declared my space by claiming 2 bedrooms, and the dining table, while she chose the couch to work from and had the master bedroom. There was no claim to the kitchen! Sandy found me a beauty spa where I got a manicure, and of course, she navigated me there with Google maps and escorted me to the appointment. We accidentally stumbled into a food market with divine cuisine, sangria, and shisha pipe. Each moment unfolding as the universe intended.
When she touched my shoulder, she noticed the muscle spasm (I was carrying a lot of sadness and grief that manifested physically), so she massaged my shoulder and healed it energetically, bringing me into higher vibrational consciousness.
She "bossed" me around, and I explicitly stated, "I would not want to be in a romantic relationship with you, I do feel so sorry for your future partner!" But, I did surrender because she always knew better and it felt right to just let it be. She steered the way, and I followed which worked out because I didn't have to think, I just flowed.
When we checked out in Rio, she came to my apartment and checked if I did not leave any personal belongings behind. Whenever she did not travel with me, I always left something behind. So, yes, I was so grateful for her being the “responsible” one.
We hugged, embracing each other at odd times for absolutely no reason, except for the sake of love. Roaming the streets of Cuba, we held hands spontaneously filling the cracks of each other with light- harmoniously complementing each other. We addressed each other as "Darling," yes said with an emphasis and picked on each other with much sarcasm jokingly with love and respect. We complemented each other's sense of humor, personality, values, and beliefs in life. Yep, a soul connection, a true friend indeed!
She has so much love to give, kindness that pierces one’s soul, she is a renegade of light, an angel. As I write this, it reminded me of this poem by San San King. Sandy, I dedicate this to you:
I planned to do this trip solo. Closer to the time of the trip, I felt that I needed some company for at least half of the trip. I set the intention in “My Dear God” notebook. My openness to the universe that what will be, will be and indeed it was. I trusted and believed with unwavering faith. I listened to my heart and followed it. The universe waived it’s magic wand and within 30 days of travel I have a new different type of relationship filled with LOVE.
In complete vulnerability, we surrender to each other as friends of love- I have a new friend. A friend for life. A new travel partner. A friendship of LOVE, Love is the key. With Love, all things are possible!
Lots of Love
The Wayshower
Gits Singh
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