Back in 2008, I remember feeling empty, restless and longing for more in life. Though my job was paying my bills, I felt nauseous heading into work—I dreaded feeling boxed in with what felt like a repetitive, purposeless routine. I was drawn to volunteer in China and explore other parts of Asia with the intention to “find myself." And “find” I did.

 

The first heart I spotted was while I was wandering around aimlessly at a butterfly farm in Chiang Mai. I learned that sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself. It wasn't until 2016 did I recognize this marked the beginning of a deeper understanding of life, uncorking a flurry of heart sightings along the way. In a puddle of water. In the sky. In my food. Even at the bottom of the sea. Showing up as a knowing wink or nudge; this continuous adventure has evolved into an exploration of love and all its facets. 

 

These love stamps flood my external world with impeccable timing, reflecting back to me what is awakening on the inside. Each encounter, unravelling a love story or lesson yearning to be told—from self-love and unconditional love from a pet or family member to the intrinsic beauty of nature. And of course, tales of being struck by cupid’s arrow, swelling with romantic love and loss. I am thrilled to discover that the act of finding hearts is infectious, unfolding as a far-reaching global phenomenon.

 

Bitten by the love bug, I’m determined to live my life borderless, with a heart-centered approach. I believe we are all connected, and at the core of everything is love.

 

As I learned to become more present and mindful, I discovered my purpose: to spread love and wisdom; to harness love to heal; to empower others to heal themselves.

 

This desire to inspire others to live optimally ultimately led me to Reiki, a healing modality rooted in love.