As I plan to travel the length of the country yet again I reflect on my beautifully and deliberately caotic yet balanced life. Mixing mother nature, boat work, cleaning jobs, writing copy, yoga, and a somewhat more corporate world of Learning & Development.
Living on the Isle of Kerrera may seem like a considerable distance to travel for work, but when you love what you do, it makes the journey seem worthwhile. Your love for your job is only one aspect of what brings you joy, though. The other part, and perhaps the more significant one, is the people you work with.
People are what make our lives meaningful, and it is true in any profession. The connections and relationships that you build with the people you work with can help you grow both personally and professionally. Working in a supportive and collaborative environment can make even the most mundane tasks enjoyable, and when you're surrounded by kind, helpful colleagues, it can make all the difference. I feel so lucky to have the island community around me at a place I now call home, together with a lovely healthy dose of contact with my L&D tribe. A tribe who are dotted around the uk and whom lure me back every now and then to do more of what I do. Helping people find their potential and dare I say a little white witch stuff, its a Clarity4d teams thing !!
On the Isle of Kerrera, you may not have the same number of colleagues or resources that you would have in a more populous area, but the connections you establish with those around you are priceless. The people you work with become your friends, your mentors, and your support system, and that's something that can be difficult to come by in other settings. Not a day goes by that I do not learn something from those around me, as my Kerrera Marina work shirt says ' We dont have ducks in row, we have squirrels at a rave' Pretty much sums the work ethic on the island up, although thankfully the ducks are in a row sometimes. I love this life!!
The island's unique location and the lush natural surroundings only add to the allure of its community. Living amongst nature, with the beauty of the sea and the mountains, can bring a sense of peace and calm that can be difficult to find in the bustling cities. Breathing in the fresh air and waking up each day to the stillness of the island can be therapeutic in itself.
In summary, choosing to live on the Isle of Kerrera and completing regular commutes of 7 hours or more is all about the people, the community, and the unique environment it provides. A mix of being surrounded by supportive colleagues (My kind of tribe) working in a fulfilling career, and enjoying the beauty of nature is what makes this journey worthwhile. Especially returning back to this view.
So for the next 8 days it is cars, trains and less boats and walking with nature. Off to city we go.
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