The journey all began with an Iceland elopement amidst the mystic beauty of nature. From there, I began traveling alone and found my spirit soaring high above the mountains and swaying with the ocean waves. Travel became more than just about exploring earthly wonders, but venturing into the uncharted territories of self.
Déja Imani and Jessie renewed their wedding vows at Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee, to symbolize the highest Self they both represent today. We started and finished their elopement experience in a yurt at Roamstead campground spending quality time together and focusing on the intimacy of their connection.
Savage Gulf State Natural Area, on the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, is beautifully jaw-dropping and has short trails to get both mountain views and waterfalls. We began the adventure by hiking down into the gorge at Greeter Falls and ended the experience on the cliffs of the Stone Door Trail.
I wrote a poetry book about the adventurous journey of awakening to my highest Self. Pages are filled with self-reflection discovered in lyrical verses and Mother Nature’s churches, and photographs from solo adventures where I pushed beyond my comfort zone in order to expand and learn who I was when no one else was around.
