Comments on: Changes again

By: Sammie

Sammie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:38:44 +0000

Hi Paula
Can’t wait for work to finish today -it’s only 2.30pm.. grrrrrrrrr so I can go and buy your new book Sahara, I’ve read your first book – which was a-mazing and just so inspirational

I’m agree with Ally above that suggests you do a smaller walk – say from Canberra to Melbourne – that’s 2 more women willing to join you!

Keep up the great writing – I can’t wai tto read your first book to my little boy – it’s just so amazing.

Take care and a biiiiiiig hug to you

Sammie – St Ives, Sydney

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:16:14 +0000

Dear Paula
Absolutely loved your last book. Found it coincidently on my trip to Europe/Morocco this time last year.
Had special interest in your Morocco and Camino adventures.
I am heading off on my camino this September. Is there any chance that your next book would be available? I’l love to take it!
Hope all is well
Liz
(Melbourne)

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:12:07 +0000

Your book is an inspiritation and proves that one’s dreams can enable you to conquer any challenge. Nothing is impossible to the human spirit as long as you believe in yourself which you have done successfully. If you decide to leave the walk till later, so be it. Its your life’s adventure and your personal achievement not that of the world. You have proven that each of us can have a adventure with our lives and its time we stop postponing dreams and live and experience life outside our mundane lives. We just love being inspired by your courage and perseverance. The rest of your life outside the walk is also a journey and all journeys need to be taken, great and small. You will know when you heart is truly settled and feels that enough is enough. Until then, the flame will burn and calling will be there when you are ready to answer. The world is your oyster!

By: Belinda

Belinda — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:13:37 +0000

I travelled to Africa late 2007 and taught English in a volunteer programme in a Masai village. I devour all books to do with Africa and a friend lent me your book. I read it over two days,itis a great read and well written and captures you from the start. I think what you achieved is fantastic, brave and good on you for constantly re-evaluating. The one thing that struck me was your desire not to be controlled. So if you feel your walking days are up – then just don’t do it. You have achieved far more than most people achieve. And you have to do what is right for you. If you do it because some sense of obligation even to yourself then you will not be remaining true to your original passion. People change and grow that is the beauty of life. Keep up your writing – your book made me look up this site. Stay true to yourself.
Belinda

By: Jules

Jules — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:42:52 +0000

I had about two minutes to choose a book before boarding my flight. Your book jumped out at me as if I had no choice in the matter but to read it. 24 hours later I have finished reading your amazing story ( with an inspiring tear in my eye) and I just wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration and for proving that if you set your mind to it, anything is possible.
Good luck for whatever the future holds and rest a sure I will be awaiting your new book.

By: Ally

Ally — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:45:23 +0000

Wow ur one amazing chick!

Who says you have to do another long treck??? Why not a short one say Melbourne to Canberra. Do it with a big group of people for the pure purpose of raising money for breast cancer. By doing that you can not think of yourself as selfish!!

Give it some thought!

I’m in if you decide to do it!!

Goodluck
Ally

By: Karin-Marijke

Karin-Marijke — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:59:37 +0000

Hi Paula,

Sounds like you’re making a profound decision and I feel with you in all the pros and cons that go through your mind. I especially recognise the words ‘I want to have children’ – some things are dictated by nature and put pressure where you don’t want it.
I agree with you that whatever felt good for you 5 years ago, may no longer more be the ‘right’ thing to do. It’s no use to continue the Sahara Walk because you set your mind to it 5 years ago. You age, you change, things happen in your life and it’s good to rethink all that.

For me this saying often helps when making a profound decision:
“It’s better to regret something I have done, than to regret something I haven’t done”.

Would you regret not doing this? You don’t need a clear yes or no answer – just follow the feeling in your stomach.
Of course you can listen to the same feeling it evokes when asking yourself ‘would I regret doing this’.

Just to give a helping hand, I hope.

Good luck in whatever you decide. I miss your walking stories though. Loved your book and await eagerly the next one!

Happy travelling,
Karin-Marijke

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:54:05 +0000

You CAN only follow your HEART. Good on ya girl xxxxxx