444 - Seasons
Buenas!
Welcome back to another edition of 444. I’m Max. I’m a photographer and writer from Australia.
I recently launched a new postcard pack from my two months volunteering in Guna Yala. All profits go to resourcing the Caledonia traditional dance group.
You can buy the whole set or individually here.
I see the numbers ‘444’ pop up whenever I follow my heart. The monthly blog honours this heart alignment. It breaks down into three parts. Something 4 me, 4 you, and 4 us.
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Today, I’m writing to you from Palomino, Colombia. I’ve been volunteering at Jaba Jan Hostel. This green space away from town is helping me rest. I’m recharging from mangoes falling from the trees. 17 was my unhealthy record the other day. The biggest adventures here are to the nearby waterfalls and beaches.
4. me - Limits
I am a classic at spreading myself too thin.
I try too many things at once. Parts of me are always competing. Prioritising is a struggle. It overwhelms me. I burnout. I repeat.
I could feel another rotation beginning in recent travels. I pressure myself to do or maintain everything at once rather than listening to my state of being. Doing less, letting things breathe, and valuing rest is a constant cycle of unlearning and re-learning for me.
I am learning my limitations in the present moment. Offering myself compassion and patience when I must let something go. Trusting that if it is important, it will come back in another season of my life. Saying no, even if it disappoints someone else or a part of me down.
4. you – Seasons
I’m breaking down time blocks into seasons. Right now, I’m asking myself these questions.
‘What’s important in my life right now?’
‘What do I have to let go of this season to help this thrive?’
4. us - Leaving, Gaining
Difficulty letting go is a challenge. It’s hard envisioning a life where I’ll be good at it.
“If you leave something behind, you gain something too.”
Past Lives
This Past Lives quote sticks with me for reassurance. Difficulty arises from the love and care for different paths. Pain and joy coexists on the other side of any major decision.
Thank you for being you,
Max
