Listen to Kat speak of how she became a sailor, what drew her to La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, and where she found her home. Born and raised in Southern California Katrina Liana, would camp off grid with her family, exploring the beauty of California and surrounding States. This sparked a sense of adventure and keeping it simple mindset. She was presented with opportunities as a young adult which kept her career driven and financially secure working with Apple Computer and Miramax Films in the television commercial advertising industry. In her late mid 30s she was introduced to sailing and prepared for a journey off shore. She Schooled herself in this amazing life, ultimately becoming self sufficient, skilled in navigation, rigging, anchoring, electronics, materials, etc,,, While offshore sailing, she felt sadness not connecting with others at first. After some time passed, it was no longer sad. She felt complete. She was home and built a sense of comfort in her own skin. She had learned to love time for herself and only her. The journey of sailing brought her to this special place, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Today, she organizes programs with sailing children and seminars to bring sailors like herself together to share their experiences and helpful tips. She's also involved with non-profit organizations that protect marine & land based wildlife in Bahia de Banderas, Mexico. Kat's words of Inspiration: "Do what you are passionate about!" "No matter where you go, you are you, you will recreate who you are. Love your home, love you." "Always observe, don't react, find the energy you want to receive." "Living more simply means having more time to do the things you love." "Wake up every day being satisfied, content. I wake up every day SO in love with the ocean, my runs, tropical heat, and wildlife." "This bay eliminates all the distractions, opening opportunities to appreciate all the surroundings and simplify. Sailing, running, hiking, learning about the critters that live here..." "Once you realize you don't need much to be happy, your world is a magical place." Find her on Facebook and Instagram @KatrinaLiana1970 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theseaismedicine/support
