May 3, 2017: One way flight to Costa Rica… May 3, 2018: A year ago today I embarked on an open ended journey into the unknown. Motivated by the painful series of losses of loved ones in 2016, I felt a very strong need to leave California. After losing Semsem*, my Mom, feeling betrayed by … More Oh, the Places you will go…
She thanked me with tears in her eyes. I started crying. We hugged. Then the floodgates in my heart opened and I sobbed profusely. My mind didn’t have words for why I was crying. It tried to stop me. But my heart felt this was a safe space so I let the tears flow. I … More Otherwise, we are Lost…
I enjoy slowing down. It amplifies my pleasure, enjoyment and gratitude. I often find myself reminding myself and others to do so. When I am in cities, I feel like everyone around me is moving at the speed of light and I’m barely crawling. It’s quite lonely and frustrating. When I saw the workshop “How … More Mind out of Matter!
“How can African countries become united like the United States?” He asked me. I felt sadness, which surprised me. He’s 20 years old, studying English (unusual in Senegal where most people study French) and, apparently, believes that the USA has got it made in the shade. “Don’t!”, I said instinctively, “Don’t try to be like … More Consider This…
Walking barefoot in the meadow. Feeling a myriad of sensations through my feet. Enjoying the variety of textures and surfaces with every step. Soft green grass. Brittle brown grass. Stiff small branches. Soft Earth. Hard Earth… Thinking of all the health benefits I’m receiving in this natural reflexology session. I’m getting it for free just … More Love or Fear?
What if we welcome all parts of our humanity without fear, shame or guilt? What if we allowed space for everyone to be seen and heard? Can we make decisions based on love and abundance? Is a New Culture of cooperation and inclusion possible? These are inquiries that 120 of us dove into for 10 … More A Different Culture!
Unconditional Love 