Dear Albania

Ahoj človíčku, tenhle článek bude něčím jiným. Bude v angličtině. A to z prostého důvodu...angličtina byla mým jazykem v Albánii. Proto teď cítím jako příhodnější a autentičtější zvolit právě ji.

My dear Albania(ns)....♥

So let's begin. However, it is super difficult to even start. And the experience is so unique that I have no hopes for all of you to understand what happened in there. I did not expect that at all. It was NOT my first time facilitating. It was NOT my first time traveling. But it was MY FIRST time that something so unique happened.

Albania for sure does not have that much money as Czechia does. For random person it would be okay to say Albania is poor country. And it is a fact. However, Albania for me is so rich with the hearts of people. Albania is so different.

I really had a culture shock starting with super chaotic traffic system, continuing with islam religion in the country and also with no drinking water in a tap and NO HEATING SYSTEM in the buildings (like for real, they use AC to make their rooms warm. Not working for me :D). But I was so welcomed to their families, to their history, to their traditions and I really felt like I am one of them. I felt like home. However, to the point.

Lucy, what are you going to do in Albania? People has asked me. Aren't you afraid? Why Albania? What is there?

Those questions I heard all the time. And I am now so happy I did. Because just NOW I know the answer. I went to Albania to facilitate a leadership conference. However, it turned to changing people's lives, mindset and to be inspiration for people there. I went there to work, yet I felt so in the flow I forgot I am "working". I delivered more then 10 session on leadership, self-awereness, but the only thing I felt I was doing was being a human.

People are so afraid to be judged for who they are, they preffer to wear a mask all the time. Albanias are not exception. People don't want to show off who they truly are, because they think nobody cares. And I am so happy at least I did. My team in Albania I was working with was the most amazing team I have ever had while working. We created such a united and connected atmosphere. I felt so accepted for being me with all my failures, mistakes and with all my gifts. I felt so honoured to be ME. To be who God created me.

Our Faci Team. I love you all. Each of you. You have a special place in my heart♥

Aren't you afraid? I am now. For might not coming back to Albania. There is much more to explore and to develop. I am so happy the country was Albania, because it is so needed. People should have the chance to be who they are, to express what they think freely. Without judgement.

I was thinking on a plane why is it so special to my heart? I facilitated some conferences before, so what is this special and unique thing about Albania? One word. OHANA.

Because You are mine.♥

I think every conference, group, team has its special and I don't want to compare those. For Albania the special thing is OHANA (meaning family) and this is the way I felt. I was home. With my people (Faci team and my Melody homegroup).

I started the work with 10 random people and strangers who just met and I finished with Ohana. I am so proud of everyone in my group (Eriola, Eni, Malvin, Dori, Loreta, Loris, Amela, Viola, Jona, Jessy). You did a great job and I just hope you are not finished. Continue on this journey which has just started for you. Challenge yourself everyday, be true to yourself and don't let your voices in head stop you from what you truly want.

Remember how our fears limit us, dont allow this to happen again.

This is a message to my Ohana Melody group: I am so grateful for being your Faci. And I am so speechless how good I was with choosing the Lucky Lucy. I was the luckiest. You guys taught me a lot. And I am so proud to be witnessing your decisions, courages steps and overcoming yourself and your limits. Keept it in your mind. You don't need someone else. JUST YOU. You are more than ENOUGH for reaching what you want♥. When you said I was inspiring you, then remember YOU inspired ME.

And for my FACI group? People, I still don't get it. How united we were. We are. I feel so blessed to be part of something that magical. This will stay forever in my heart. I appreciate every moment we spent together. Talking hands, dancing in a club, sharing my stories, every hug, every tear, every snoring and also every word of encouragement and every prayer. I am so grateful for this challenging experience and I cannot wait for Costa Rica♥. We are so HOT to go! Let's conquer the world together. Thanks for accepting me for who am I and leting me be the way I am.

And for the ones, who were not part of this experience, I highly encourage you to do something similiar. Apply for some leadership or self-awereness conference and try it out for yourself. You will be surprised how precious you are. Because You truly are♥.