The Owl of Dijon and the Power of Gratitude ✨ Travel Diaries 🌍☀️

May 15, 2017

I learn so much from my beloved Artem. In France, in Dijon, there’s a beautiful legend: if you follow the special owl trail, arrive at the little owl carved into the wall, touch it, and make a wish — that wish will definitely come true.

Of course, I followed the instructions and made my wish ✨🙏🏻✨

Then I asked Artem why he didn’t make one. He simply said: “Because I already have everything I want.”

At first, I was surprised. What does it mean to have everything already and not want more? Then he explained that he lives from a state of inner contentment — noticing, appreciating, and being grateful for what he has. He feels abundance within, and from that fullness he continues to act toward his goals.

That moment was a revelation for me. I realized how often I move toward my goals from a place of lack — “I want this because I don’t have it.” It was such an important discovery, one that will help me so much in life 😍💛☀️✨

Because when we want something from a sense of not-having, we identify with the one who lacks. Our mind sends the message “I don’t have it,” and this energy attracts obstacles and difficulties. But when we live in gratitude, truly appreciating what’s already present, we notice the abundance surrounding us. From that flow, life brings us even more — not because something was missing, but because we are already aligned with the wave of abundance. Everything comes more easily when we live from this state.

Seeing this distinction so clearly was a powerful shift for me. I grow so much from Artem’s wisdom, and I’m deeply grateful ✨☀️✨

With love,
Tina 💛☀️✨