Find Your Smile: FIND YOUR TRIBE

#SoManyReasonsToSmile2020

“Be true to you and the right people will show up.”

Finding good people to surround ourselves with is critical, especially for an expat.

Being away from family can be challenging at times,

but when we find the right individuals to let into our lives,

it makes living abroad so much better.

"Your vibe attracts your tribe."

Most would agree that it’s human nature to seek companionship and to want to feel like we belong,

but connecting with others isn’t always easy.

It takes some effort, a certain level of confidence and most importantly

a thorough understanding of who we are.

At times, we may find ourselves trying to impress,

but unfortunately, when we do that,

we often compromise our character.

Ultimately, we should want to gravitate towards and attract

people who share some of the same interests, traits, values, morals and outlook on life.

Bonding with the correct individuals and building genuine relationships should bring us comfort and joy, should uplift us and should support us in growing.

"Chance made us colleagues, fun and laughter made us friends."

Some relationships may not last forever and that's ok;

every encounter can still be incredily enriching.

Having said that, if we manage to stay in touch with even just a few close friends over the years,

no matter where each of us is in the world, it’s an absolute blessing.

"Wherever we are, it is our friends that make our world."

To all my friends around the world;

those who have been by my side through thick and thin,

those with whom I can speak openly and honestly about anything and everything,

those who have never judged me, but rather guided me,

those with whom I’ve laughed till I cried (Or, maybe even peed my pants!),

those with whom I have shared the most delicious meals,

those with whom I’ve gone out to the clubs purely to dance the night away

or gone to the bars simply to play board games,

those with whom I have had countless adventures in various countries,

those who have supported me, motivated me and challenged me

to become a better version of myself

- THANK YOU!

“Find your tribe and love them hard.”

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