????♂??A different perspective?????♂?

*DORIS HAS BEEN SOLD!! Doris is our 29ft, pink ocean rowing boat that became the 7th member of the team during our incredible oceanic journey rowing 9 months across The Pacific in 2016. We all felt a very strong connection to her and on hearing the news that she has finally found a new home, I'm not going to lie, I felt a little sad. The end of an era, the letting go, the knowing that she will now be re-painted and become part of someone else's adventures, was wonderful to hear but also a little strange. She was such a huge part of our life but I decided to try and see it from Doris' perspective...what would her thoughts be right now?

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It’s an interesting life being an ocean rowing boat. 

I’ve been waiting patiently for a new opportunity to arise and feeling a little disappointed when nothing did. When you know what your purpose in life is, you can’t help but itch to fulfil it. Despite these disappointments though, my spirit has not been broken. This same spirit that helped me cross the Pacific has been burning gently inside me all this time, like embers glowing at the end of a long night after the raging fire has subsided. 

The time has now come. I cannot contain my excitement any longer and I have to share my news!! I’m finally going to begin a new adventure. After all this time on land, I’m once again going to head to the ocean where I belong.

I’ll once again have the waves smashing over my bow, I’ll have to battle the elements and I’ll be immersed in nature. I am anticipating those incredible night skies and the moments of knowing and clarity that you can only comprehend once you have had the experience of being alone in the middle of an immense ocean. I can smell the sea already. I can feel her waves undulating beneath me and I can feel the adrenalin rush of her movement all around me. It’s been a while since I felt any of this. 

I will have the job and the privilege of protecting a new crew: two boys from Scotland that are taking me to Norway next year.

It’s not my girls, I know, and it won’t be the same, but that’s ok.

It’s ok because everything in life constantly shifts and changes. My beloved Pacific crossing taught me that. 

I’m proud to see how far all my girls have come in the time that I’ve been waiting patiently for my next adventure. Their 9 month experience with me has helped them grow as women in their personal lives as well as in their careers and I am amazed with what each of them has accomplished. 

Each and every one of them is incredible and I will forever feel connected to them and carry their energies with me no matter what journey I take or which destination I end up in. 

Their smiles, laughter and playfulness, as well as their frustrations, challenges, tears and pain…all of it will forever be with me. 

Love Doris x

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So....I suppose I'm now rejoicing more for Doris and feeling excited for her future and for the further lives she will touch.

It's amazing what happens when you take some time to look at things from a different perspective. Whether it's a partner, friend, family member, someone in your team or a boat (!!)...I urge you to take some time to see things from their perspective.

It may be just the insight you need!

Natalia x

Have a great week and please connect if you want to find out more about talks, workshops, or collaborations...or simply fancy a chat from someone who may have a different perspective.