The Journey Home with Nicki Farrell
One of the biggest reasons for starting our own business was to be able to jump at opportunities when adventure called. It’s a great privilege to be able to do this and it’s not something we take for granted.
This week on the podcast we are diving into Nicki’s recent unplanned 5-week road trip into the outback with her two homeschooled boys and dog in tow.
The road schooling trip back to Nicki’s own childhood roots in South Australia.
Were they new places to visit? No.
Was it going to have the same awe and wonder that it had 30 years ago?
Surprisingly, yes!
Because there is just something about cultivating the unexpected delight that all aspects of life (and nature!) can bring to our day to day.
Whether that's the rotting kelp smells or simply asking for help when things aren’t working in your favour.
While there are many things that “could” and “should’ve” been done differently the most significant learning from this trip was to just lower all expectations.
Whether that’s of yourself, of children, of “homeschooling” or even what the perfect day or adventure would be.
Learning to say yes to opportunities and to see where things go.
To start messy and never lose the awe and wonder of this beautiful world and our place within it.
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