Embracing My Journey ~ Living with passion & purpose!

Through her practice as a Transformational Life Coach, Saskia Roell helps people get to the nitty-gritty of what’s in the way and to understand which way to go by using the powerful tools of faith and courage. She’s a master. And she firmly believes you’re a master, too.

Living the life of one’s dreams is something many people believe to be a myth….yet; you are living proof that one can achieve this goal… I’ve been a dreamer from my first breath. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t dream or fantasize about a grandiose future where everything was possible. At young age I decided to go after my every dream. I felt like a spiritual adventurer in a world that stretched her arms wide open to welcome me and steered me in the right direction. Life felt safe and soulful. I dared the Universe and commanded her help. I said,”If you want me to walk the path of my highest purpose, I will, but be aware that I rely on your support.” This conversation started out as joyful play. It became a win-win game. However, as I grew older, the challenges grew accordingly bigger. I took many daring leaps of faith in order to stay truthful to my path. I followed the compass of my soul. I strengthened my faith by the challenges I met. I let go of control and learned how to live fearlessly and befriend the unknown. I gave up my home, my country, my marriage, my best friend, the job I dearly loved, and found the life of my deepest dreams by following the compass of my soul. I wrote a best-selling book, A Suitcase Full of Faith: How One woman Found Her Dream Following the Compass of Her Soul to inspire and encourage people to take risks and live fearlessly when following their dreams. The fact is, if I can do it you can, too!

Tell us about the path you traveled to arrive where you are today: On my journey, the trail into the outer world was my starting point; my inner journey brought me full circle. My life has been a roller coaster ride and still is. I’m in charge, although sometimes the speed is little fast. Life gives me what I ask for, and more. The unexpected more is especially where my growth happens, but it’s also where miracles show up. The extraordinary choices I made have brought me to where I am today.

From a young age I knew I had a mission in this life. My quest was to understand what my life was all about and how to live fearlessly and have faith in a loving Universe that supports me to express my divinity in full.

I’m Dutch and live with my husband, five beautiful kids, and eight animals in a small lobster village and artists haven on the ocean in Massachusetts. How did I come to live in the land of my dreams? By listening to the voice of my heart, which told me that following my dreams meant letting go of much that was wonderful, safe, and abundant. After living in Taiwan (where our first son was born), my husband and I returned to Holland. Ten years later, after giving birth to four more kids, we were on top of the world. But one day I woke up and my soul told me that we had to pack up and go, that we had to leave everything behind and trade our abundant life and thriving businesses for the big unknown in America. We bought an old Victorian house over the phone and the rest followed soon after. We had little money, no jobs waiting, and five kids who didn’t speak a word of English. We took a leap of faith. Truly, we didn’t have a single secure thing when we arrived except hearts filled with joy. The challenges were as big as the miracles that occurred. I write about that grand adventure in my book A Suitcase Full of Faith.

What tools did I need in my suitcase for that journey of the soul? They would become obvious along the way. In the outer world, I used the Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit series to guide me to what was worth seeing and where to go. In my quest to find the answers I sought, I traveled through Africa, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, America, and all over Europe. I lived in Asia, in a kibbutz in Israel, with the Bedouins in the desert of Egypt, and in other exotic, far-away places. I traveled on a shoestring. I learned that the Universe supports my dreams always. I let go of the baggage of my past and stepped onto the inner trail where I found the brightly lit path of my soul. I filled my suitcase (of course I only had a small duffel bag) with faith and trust. I discovered what was worth seeing and where to go: inside. Needless to say, I am still on the endless road to further revelation about myself.

Where am I now? If I say that I am living all my dreams, it sounds like a fairy tale. However, the fairy tale has chapters of trials and tribulations, dreams fulfilled or not. I have the man, the five kids, the house, and the work I deeply love, and yet I know much more is to come that is beyond my wildest dreams. Life is a daring adventure with detours, roadblocks, and magic moments. The reality is that extraordinary choices lead to extraordinary challenges but also to extraordinary results. There are always more dreams on the horizon to step into.

What kept you moving forward on the days things were not going exactly the way you were hoping they would? I’ve always known that the path of the soul can be challenging. Attitude matters if we want to keep moving. I can be impatient with my own progress, but I have learned that divine timing is not my business. I’d better stay out of the way or I could mess things up. I’ve experienced tough times when nothing went the way I expected. Usually in those moments I wasn’t aware of the bigger picture. I learned to trust that everything turns out okay at the end of the day. I’ve never lost my faith, though I’ve had to go deeper inside to find it. When I let go of the need to control, I strengthen my faith and things flow as they will and I flow with them.  I exercise my faith daily by listening to my inner voice when facing challenges.

What piece of advice would you give to someone who has decided they would like to live in a world of their own creation? Be daring, be different, love and express your uniqueness. Let your heart lead the way.  Move out of your comfort zone. Roadblocks and detours are opportunities for growth. You’ll meet them, but greet them with an open heart. Focus on what it is you want to bring about in your life. Don’t blame the circumstances. Empower yourself by taking action. Dare the Universe for support. Don’t ever give up. Don’t let time be an excuse in your creation of your life. Surrender because it activates miracles

What do you see in your future? I’d love to inspire big crowds with my message of taking risks and living fearlessly when following dreams. I’d also like to do lots of radio and TV interviews, go on a book tour, meet people, and hear their life stories. When all my kids have left home I’ll be ready to pack my bags and live like a gypsy again, with my husband and my animals as companions. My writing, coaching, and speaking can easily support this dream. I see us galloping on brown and while horses in the New Mexico desert. It’s still a far-away dream, but full of potential. That excites me!

Who has been your greatest support system and how have they shown you their support? My husband and children have always deeply believed in me. They trusted the compass of my soul to guides us all to a new life in America that would be good for us all. The Universe supports me with her miracles and synchronicities. She cheers me on behind the scenes. It feels like the Universe and I are having a love affair.

What / who are you most thankful for and why? I’m grateful for life and for the opportunity to walk the path of my soul.  I feel deeply blessed by my parents, who stimulated and praised my uniqueness. They placed very few limits. I had a lot of freedom to express myself in the way I wanted. I learned to feel my way through life and tune in to my heart to make good decisions. Now I can help others by using this gift.

What is your favorite way to contribute or give back? Through my writing, coaching, and speaking I share my suitcase full of faith. I help people shed the baggage of their past so they can walk the brightly lit path of their soul. I help people to follow their dreams and take big leaps.

Please share the top three things you feel people would benefit from doing if they truly desire to create the life of their dreams? Check your beliefs – are they aligned with your dreams? Give gratitude daily, and make it a habit. Surrender to the timing and outcome of your dream.

What products and services do you offer to assist others on their journey? I teach people the art of shedding baggage – how to let go of the past and step into their own spotlight. I help people connect to their unique purpose, passion, and joy. I focus on life purpose issues and on supporting women in the journey of fertility, motherhood, and birth. As a Transformational Life Coach I help people to birth their dreams and I also help women to birth their babies. The way I help people to give birth to their dreams is the same way I help women give birth to their babies. When I give someone that final push to step into their dreams, and they dare to take that leap of faith, my heart is fulfilled.

If you enjoyed what you just read be sure to visit http://www.suitcasefulloffaith.com and connect with Saskia today!

In gratitude,
Caryn

Caryn Gottlieb FitzGerald, the Manifesting Queen

http://www.CarynFitzGerald.com

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