Antalya, Before the Next Chapter
Rest, a final week together, and choosing prosperity as the world keeps spinning
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This week in Antalya on the southern coast of Turkey has been restorative, healing, and calming. On our first walk along the ocean’s promenade, I could feel my body relaxing and decompressing. There’s a lovely energy here. The weather has been warm for winter’s sake — especially compared to the PNW. We scheduled a couple of massages. The food has been average, but it’s been wonderful not having to think about the next meal or what to eat. And there’s been time to truly rest a bit, while also planning ahead for the next big life changes.
I was really appreciating something Tim said our first night here. He shared that his intention for the week was simply to enjoy each other and our last week together. That phrase stuck with me and became my North Star as well. We’ll be apart for two and a half months, the longest we’ve ever been apart, but we’re both excited for what we’ll be creating separately, and eventually, together again.
We caught the first full moon of the year rising over the ocean while standing on the beach. And while I don’t track astrology the way I once did, I do stay mindful of the rhythms of the planets and how they affect both me and the collective. I recently read a quote that said something like, “When chaos and confusion reign, people don’t notice their power being taken away from them.”
I personally feel there is so much chaos all around us right now — and that it offers an ongoing opportunity to stay focused on our own personal energy and power. I’ve mentioned this before, and it feels worth repeating: no one can take over our personal sovereignty unless we allow them to, no matter the external circumstances. The more chaos that exists outside of us, the more we must turn inward. From there, we move with wisdom and intuitive knowing — sourced from something deeper than fear.
The last few days on the road allowed for naps, rest, planning flights, figuring out logistics for getting home and for the move to Dallas, long walks along the promenade, gym time, and finally — as Tim loves to say — “Go time!”
Because I decided to forego the Asia portion of our trip I’d originally planned, I had to change my airline ticket. I had confirmed seats on three flights that would get me to Frankfurt. From there, I planned to use a “space available” pass through my brother, who’s a United pilot, to get back to Portland. In theory, it sounded doable — after the holidays, planes are often less full. In reality, every flight from Frankfurt to the States was oversold.
So the journey began with a 1 a.m. pickup and a 3:30 p.m. landing in Frankfurt. Four airports. Four security lines. Multiple countries. And ultimately, no seat on the final flight. After being awake for around 40 hours — with only a short nap on one flight — I made my way to a hotel. I managed five hours of sleep, a bath, and a glass of wine.
The next day, I arrived early to retrieve yet another lost bag (I’ve now seen the underbelly of Frankfurt airport), made it through customs, and caught a flight to Denver. Ten and a half hours in the air. A five-hour layover. Then home to Portland at 10 p.m. PST. That stretch was over 24 hours awake. Needless to say, it’s taking a bit of time to recalibrate — and I’ll share more about that next week as I prepare for the flight, car rental, and flight to Dallas on Friday.
This part feels invigorating and exciting.
After one night at a friend’s house in Portland, I’m now at the lake for two nights, packing up my meager belongings before heading out again. I’ll be checking a few suitcases (let’s all call in some good juju for safe arrival), and I’m shipping a few items via UPS as well. It’s expensive, and I’m deeply grateful to have savings to support this transition. This is a major life moment, and I’m choosing to enjoy it.
How fun it is to “restart” a life of my choosing — in a new city, with some new furniture, and a beautiful man to share it with. None of this would feel as meaningful for me without someone to share my life with. Many of you know my long journey to love and relationship and the years of inner work it took to energetically call this in. I can say with certainty: the hard steps we take do pay off.
Which brings me to my word of the year: prosperity.
Last year, my word was wealth — and ironically, it was one of the hardest financial years I’ve had in a long time. I was starting new businesses, traveling most of the year, and yet I knew something deeper was happening. I was doing the inner work required to expand my capacity — growing my inner container that can actually hold more wealth.
When I meditated and reflected on my next word and prosperity came through, I asked ChatGPT to help articulate the difference. It summed it up beautifully:
Wealth is often about what you accumulate — money, assets, numbers on a page. Prosperity is about how life actually feels while you’re living it. It includes finances, yes — but also health, freedom, relationships, meaning, and a sense of enoughness.
Wealth asks, “What do I have?”
Prosperity asks, “How am I living?”
As soon as I read that, I knew I was on the right path. Last year wasn’t a failure — it was foundational. I can feel the energetic shift in myself now. I trust more. I receive more easily. And prosperity feels like the right umbrella for all that’s unfolding — appreciating it, living it, one step at a time.
In the astrological and lunar calendar, the New Year doesn’t actually begin with January 1st. We’re currently in the Year of the Snake, which officially began at the end of January last year and carries themes of shedding, refinement, and releasing old skins. Last year invited us to clear what’s outdated — energetically, emotionally, and practically — so we’re not dragging it forward.
In a couple of weeks, we’ll move into the Year of the Horse, a time associated with forward momentum, freedom, movement, and bold action. But we cannot run until we’ve done the work of clearing what no longer fits.
And in a world that often feels chaotic, remember this: your power comes from within. The more external noise there is, the more important it becomes to stay rooted in your own energy, intuition, and truth.
You’ve got this. xoxo
To your highest and best,
Dianna
P.S. If you’d like to see more of these moments — balconies over the sea, arriving into ports, and the quiet magic in between — I’ve been sharing longer, slower travel videos on YouTube. They’re a different way to experience the journey, and you’re always welcome there, too.
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