3343 Goes Abroad

The past year has been the most challenging of my life. I have faced betrayal that I never imagined possible, horrible loss, and traumatic grief. What I have learned through these trials, about life, and about myself, is immeasurable. I wish now to pass along the message to others who are struggling, to stay strong, believe in yourself and love yourself. BE LOYAL. Compass bracelets are the embodiment of that message to me. My bracelet is a tangible way of passing hope, love and loyalty. I look forward to passing it along to someone who needs the reassurance that I did.  

I discovered Compass Bracelets by asking a stranger, who became a friend, where she had found her numbered bracelet. She responded with tremendous enthusiasm; and told me how the bracelets are worn and loved; and then are passed onto someone else who continues their own story wearing the bracelet. I ordered one for myself, and one for my younger sister, the following day. After enduring, and surviving, the most difficult year of my life; I was inspired to order a bracelet for myself, which I could then pass on to someone who is also seeking answers, direction, inspiration and personal growth; someone who is looking for their own “compass point” in this great big, amazing blue and green marble we all share. I have come far this year. I have struggled, cried; grieved and come close to giving up. I questioned my own identity and my place in the world. I have looked down upon the simple numerals 3343 many, many times, and been reassured that my journey continues as I choose.  I can and I will, overcome any obstacle.Whatever pain has come my way, I know there is an equal amount of joy waiting for me to discover. Life is change; growth, grief, joy, gratitude and most of all, love.  It is my decision to believe in myself; to believe that I can find my own path, and and to show kindness, empathy and love as much as possible. To LOVE. That’s my place in the world. I haven’t had my bracelet very long; but the person whose happiness I treasure above all, is about to embark on a life adventure. I want my Compass Bracelet to inspire, embolden, and symbolize to her the same things it has to me: Growth. Gratitude. And LOVE. She will find her place, and I will be there to say “I never doubted you.  

My mommy gave me her Compass as I prepared to leave for a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.