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‘One day at a time,’ was all that was written. My decision to travel to Miami in the final week of February was pre-planned from months ago, due to an interest in attending a conference about Autism. After months of reviewing the website and flights, I decided to book my stay at Maria’s Charming Homestay in Wynwood and purchased a flight for a five day vacation. At the beginning of 2020, I was contemplating my purpose in life and realized the disinterest I had in my current career position; resulting in making the leap into uncertainty and deciding to resign. I felt a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders; yet, I continued to experience feelings of anxiety and confusion. Often my solo travels had specific intentions; however, since I had not purchased the convention tickets, I felt as though I was travelling without a clear intention. I felt that this adventure was meaningless. Miami is a city filled with beautiful people, sunny skies, and hot weather, plus much more. The tourist attractions were plentiful; from museums, to shopping centers, to the beach, and the art district. A well-known area in Miami is Wynwood District, which has the infamous Wynwood Walls. Wynwood Walls is basically an outdoor art museum comprised of various types of paintings and sculptures, from the best-known street artists. Art is everywhere. The graffiti and paintings are displayed across old buildings, restaurants are hip and funky, and it is completely public transit friendly. The art exceeds Wynwood Walls, into the entire city. From downtown Miami to Little Haiti, I noticed art around every corner. Taking in the beauty of Miami, I spent my days and evenings walking around exploring the city and managing my mental well-being. The feelings of anxiety continued to exist upon waking every morning, and every night as I walked around the city. However, I continued to remind myself that this was not my first solo trip and that everything would be fine. On the morning of my last day, I decided to take a walk to Starbucks, which was a 13-minute walk down North Miami Avenue. The weather that morning was the best out of all the days, and this is when I truly felt that I was in Miami. Along the way, I noticed a mural on the side of a building which read, ‘One day at a time.’ The photo I took to capture this art piece includes a dark blue background, contrasted with yellow writing and stars; with the clear blue sky on the upper left side. Upon seeing this painting, I was reminded to do just do that; take life one day at a time. I continued to be overwhelmed with the reality back home; yet, realized that true manifestation occurs once we surrender and have faith in the universe. I had to keep in mind that everything will work itself out, when the time is right. As I recalled from a podcast, the host commented about the act of worrying and mentioned, “Worrying will only result in more worrying and the universe will present those worries instead of the opposite.” In this moment, I realized that appreciating all the positive people and experiences in my life is important while remembering to breathe. Thus, a leap into the unknown landed me in the beautiful city of Miami. Spending five days with a gracious host named Maria, along with meeting a wonderful people. I experienced a multitude of tourist attractions, navigated my way around the city using public transit, explored the art district, and gained a deeper understanding of the anxiety I had been experiencing. Upon my return to Toronto’s grey winter, I ensured to keep in mind the saying, ‘One Day at a Time,’ and to remember to breathe while believing that the universe has the best intentions for me and my future.