Marissa Christina

8 Benefits of Solo Travel (And Why You Should Do It at Least Once)

From international adventures to solo road trips through my home state of California, traveling alone has shaped me in ways I never expected. While the idea of traveling alone can feel intimidating for many people, it just might be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Here are the top eight reasons why you should consider taking a solo trip of your own. #8 Solo Travel Let’s You Make All the Rules Ever been on vacation only to find yourself less than thrilled when no one wants to…

Big Sur Road Trip

I’d been feeling the call to visit the Central Coast of California on what I dubbed my Big Sur Road Trip. It felt as if I was being drawn there. I wanted to experience the magic of Big Sur, hike, and explore the California coastal redwoods. Big Sur encompasses a region of the Central California Coast spanning about 90 miles between Carmel-by-the-Sea (at the northern end) and San Simeon (at the southern end). The area is known for beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs, and picturesque coastal views. I began my drive…

Exploring SEATTLE—A Solo Trip

Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, bordering the Puget Sound is Seattle–a city known for its ingenuity, coffee, frequently talked about weather, and an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. For over a decade I’d been interested in exploring this spectacular city. After leaving a 10-year career earlier in the year, I was excited to devote an even greater amount of time to following my soul callings, which included exploring Seattle. I always get an internal notification when it’s time to travel to a specific destination that I’ve been wanting to visit. It…

Dear Journal: The (Wall of) White Light

This is part of the dear journal series where I reveal journal entries I’ve written (modified to make sense to readers). March 13, 2024: I’d enrolled in a 4-week Reiki program that focused on doing energy work on the ancestral lines (our family trees). During a guided meditation our small group of 6 people placed our family trees in a circle on a table in front of us and we began sending divine healing energy to our own, and to each other’s family trees. In other words, the lineage as…

Using Energy Work to Improve Difficult Situations

Earlier this past year, I received a letter in the mail from a health insurance agency stating they needed a specific document from me. I had insurance but the letter was worded that a document (which I didn’t have because it didn’t apply to me) was needed or my insurance could be canceled. I received two notices like that in the mail. I found it somewhat annoying and frustrating and began to dwell on it. But in the center of my being I sensed it would all work out—somehow. It…