Twelve years ago I became enamoured with Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Visiting Italy had always been a dream of mine and when I came across a magazine featuring this area I became what some would call obsessed!

It seemed that every magazine about Italy that I saw on the shelf (and, of course, bought!) was focused on the Amalfi Coast. I immersed myself in studying the region from its rich history to the delicious Mediterranean cuisine. I learned recipes and made them from scratch. I even hosted dinner parties just for an excuse to cook!

Three months later my husband came home and said, “We have two options for our next posting, 1 year in Victoria, BC or 3 years in Italy. Which would you prefer?” I was speechless, and fairly certain that he was pulling my leg. Of course I wanted to go to Italy!

At that time, I had no idea that I might have been manifesting Italy. I had hoped to visit someday but this went beyond my wildest dreams! I wouldn’t simply be going on a vacation. We would actually be fully immersed in the Italian culture for three full years.

I have to say, this was the best experience of our lives. The amazing residents of Italy have a unique love of people and a truly fascinating culture. We were so welcomed into our community and embraced by our new-found Italian friends!  Yes, we ate pasta every single day and, in between, hand gestures and broken Italian, we had some amazing conversations! 

But, the most phenomenal thing of all? We lived in Naples, just 30 minutes from the Amalfi coast! Now that’s fate!

I share this story with you as inspiration for you to believe, even in the things that may seem like only distant dreams. If there is something that you want – dream of it, reach for it, believe in it, manifest it, and achieve it!