I don't even know where to start. I finished high school and college, started to work, and lived my day-to-day conventional life as I was supposed to, just like everyone else around me. Everything looked fine, I was successful, I couldn't complain.
At this time, I didn't really understand why, but I started to notice that something wasn't quite right with me. I put excess weight on my body and I started to feel depressed more and more often. I was feeling hopeless, dealing with anxiety and eating disorders. There were times when I couldn't even see the way out. I remember telling myself many times: 'It's just how life is.'
But a part of me didn't want to accept this state I was in. A voice in my head kept telling me that I could do better and life could be so much brighter. And no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't ignore this voice.
It was about 8 years ago when I decided that I wanted to change. I have to admit: it was very scary. I needed to get out of my comfort zone to start working on myself, regain my physical and mental health, discover my authentic self, and start living the life I've always dreamed of.
If you'd told me 8 years ago that I'd be living in the Amazon jungle in a tiny house, planting trees, eating fruits, bathing in natural streams, listening to the sound of birds, I wouldn't have believed you. And now here I am, healthy, strong, and energized, feeling happy and satisfied, living my life in peace & harmony, and most importantly: being who I really am.
I can't tell you that it was easy. But looking back I can confidently say that dedicated inner work and regular yoga practice have helped me so much to regain my physical and mental health, achieve my goals, and start to live my dream life.