So the border situation in Europe is becoming more unstable once more, and it looks more and more like the ominous "second wave" of media hype and sensationalism will come over us here shortly.
It's quite funny actually because we got an offer from a dude we had met here a while ago to go pick up some tourists from the airport in a neighboring country of Montenegro today, for a few euros worth the trouble. And then drive them back to a villa in Montenegro where they would be staying.
Not that we wouldn't have taken the opportunity to make a bit of money on the side and getting into a new adventure. But we outright felt that this was not the time to take stupid risks for a few euro, mainly because we would have to leave our car here on this side of the border, not knowing whether we would be allowed back in with countries declaring shutdowns, border closings and new "emergency measures" again. We have seen how quickly the "authorities" can make that call and it would suck going through it all a second time. Especially without our van.
So we messaged the dude that offered the gig that we would not drive over the border but instead pick up the tourists right at the border, they would have to take a taxi there. He never answered. Guess the job wasn't so important after all.
But you know what?
We feel really, really good with our decision, and we spend the day helping a good friend with her website designs, refining her mission statement and landing page and tweaking it to her ideal audience. We realized that the opportunity we didn't take had automatically opened up an even better one. A more meaningful and sustainable one. A win-win constellation for the long haul even. An opportunity born from abundance and trust, made of tribal bonds and communal commitment to what is actually important, rather than a scarcity-ridden risk not worth taking at our own expense.
I feel so immensely proud of our choice, and the results are already awesome. It's been a blast working on it today and now that we are going to bed I remember today would have been the day for that pick-up. Well played <3
Thank you universe for this clear insight into choice and opportunity today. We are tired but we are happy with how this all developed. A giant leap forward in all regards and a great feedback mechanism on our growing ability to discern the right path forward in these crazy times <3
