The detox starts

So the blog starts... Here I am in Thailand.. Koh Samui to be exact where the locals call it Samui. Why did I decide on Samui.. well good question.  I was in a place where I wanted peace, relaxation and healing.  The last place I found all 3 together was in Samui so I decided I was going to go back. 

I remember last time I came here, I had just had major surgery and I needed to heal, I was supposed to be on a detox with my friend Anita, who had to carry my bags because I couldn't (she was a great support bless her) and she did the detox and I relaxed... I had never felt that tranquility again no matter where I went. I had it when I went away a few times but that was it. So since I was going away alone, I thought why not fulfill what I was going to do all those years ago and do the detox. 

Also, I have been in a place in my life where a detox is just what I need. Not because of my diet, because actually when I listened to the nutritionist today, I realized my diet over the last 4 months has been really good. Only because I have this awesome trainer who kicks my backside and makes me log my food and she checks what I eat, so I know it's healthy.  But there have been other areas of my life that have been unhealthy. So I'm detoxing all areas of my life. 

Last week, I was seriously sick... I shouldn't have been teaching but it was interesting as soon as I walked into the hotel that I was in, I was hit with everything.  Suddenly my body reacted and I was put literally in my bed.  I couldn't move.  I only got up to teach and eat.  It was as if going back to a place that held memories, my body and soul said... no more Lisa you are moving on... and it cleansed everything out of me.  Incredible.  I'm still croaky but I'll survive. 

I was faced with so many things last week which was good but tough all at once, but either way it was amazing, and now, here I am in Thailand. On a juice detox that is just going to highlight so many things, and make me face everything, and deal with all my crap and baggage. Bring it on!

So I figured that since I was an open book I would share the journey with you. 

So I am sitting here on the deck of my little home having just showered... the journey from Brisbane was great.  I had the most amazing chilled day with some really great friends yesterday, laughing and joking and watching their dog do some amazing tricks... it was just heaven.  Then I got dropped off at the airport for my flight to Singapore. Arriving in Singapore 8 hours later to the shops being closed... I mean come on... what is a girl going to do for 3 hours... haha thankfully I didn't have to wait for long before they opened and I made my first purchase... Then I found the Sanctuary... a little place which has relaxation chairs, plants and soft music. Everything you need to relax you and think that you are already away on holiday.  So having lay there for a while, I headed to my gate and started having a text conversation with Charlie.  I miss him so much but I also know that if I don't take this time for me, I will have burn out and he is having a great time with my parents so he is safe. 

And so onto Koh Samui. While we were on the plane, I ate breakfast, not realizing it was going to be my last 'meal' for 2 weeks... and I slept.  I got woken up with the announcement about The tropical storm in Koh Samui and that we couldn't land and we would be circling for 45minutes... yay... I could sleep more! 

An hour and a half later we landed, in beautiful Koh Samui.  The warm rain hit my face as I was getting off the plane and rolled down my face like big tear drops, and then I realized I was crying, silently but tears flowed because I was here... the time had come.  Before I left LA I had other plans with this time, but now here I am... waiting for my thai massage. 

I was greeted by the driver who took me to the resort and I was met with the nutritionist and explained that I was going to start today... OMG thrown in the deep end... not realizing that the plane food was going to be my last.  I thought I was starting tomorrow! lol

Mango smoothie, for lunch and my supplements... Yum, and then the food talk and then unpack and shower.  Jeez did I need that shower... lol 

So here I am not knowing what is going to come up for me, but knowing it's going to be transformational. Waiting for my massage feeling a little hungry but thats all psychological because I know I can't eat. Knowing I'm going to feel like crap for a few days but it's all doing to be worth it in the end. 

Ok, time past and I had my massage... OMG it was awesome and then... well you don't want to know what I had to do after that... but lets just say letting go! 

yes I am definitely hungry... and I'm looking forward to my soup! FUN... 

The day is almost done.  How am I feeling... well thats an interesting question. I know that I have some things to work through and some things to take care of, but on the whole, I'm feeling good. 

Lets see what tomorrow has is store for me!

xx

Comments

[Mary]

Lisa,
Sounds like an enchanting place to be while you take the time to put yourself first. You only have to fall in love with yourself again and believe that you are worth this journey. Iam sooooo rooting for you. Much love to you..love.

[Linda]

Hi Lisa,
could you share the name of your resort? seems to be something I too am seeking at this time
blessings
Linda