108. Expanding Your Life Through Travel & Writing with Vincent Van Patten
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Vincent Van Patten is an author, travel photographer, and co-host of the Dare to Dream Podcast. Most importantly, Vincent is an inspired citizen of our ever-changing world. He fosters a profound passion for travel, history, spirituality, personal growth, and authentic human connection.
Vincent’s heart yearns to explore the natural world — the cities, towns, and everything else which we call home. He writes about it all through poetry, short stories, and books. His first non-fiction novel, Arrows of Youth: A Young Man’s Inspiring Journey to Find What Lights His Soul On Fire is part memoir, part travel story, and is quite the moving narrative of self-discovery and spiritual exploration.
Vincent is currently living in Osaka, Japan where he is teaching English and writing his second book about his recent European travel journey!
Vincent also goes by Vinny. :)
Vinny's Human Design: 6/2 Manifesting-Generator with Emotional Authority
Vinny's Astrology: Sun - Virgo, Moon - Capricorn, Rising - Capricorn
Vinny's Songs For Our Spotify Playlist: Times Like These by Jack Johnson & Rager by Kid Cudi
Inside this episode, we dive into:
Why Vinny decided to move to Japan
The personal adventure Vinny took to write his first book - Arrows of Youth
Vinny's personal book writing process
Letting go of perfectionism when it comes to writing & expressing yourself
Tips for writing poetry
The importance of writing for YOU
Channeling emotions & pain into your writing
Creating something beautiful out of challenging experiences
The importance of expressing your love / gratitude to others
Practicing abundance in your life; "letting life flow through you"
Vinny's poem, “I Love You Body”, read out loud
Opening up about our experiences with body image
Opening up about our relationships with food & disordered eating histories
How traveling opens you up to new lifestyles & eating habits
A peek into India; from Shannon's perspective
Reflecting on what brings Vinny true fulfillment / happiness
The War of Art (book that Vinny recommends!)
The importance of listening to your heart & the whispers from the Universe
Taking the small steps forward
& so much more!
Explore Vincent's Website: www.vincentvanpatten.com
Sign Up for Vincent's Newsletter: Citoyens du Monde
Purchase Vincent's Book: Arrows of Youth
Listen to Vincent's Podcast: The Dare to Dream Podcast
Connect with Vincent on Instagram: @vincentvanpatten
Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating
For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com
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