Heading Home
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Heading Home

ByWen

I’ve had lots of time to do lots of thinking, meditating, and reflecting. There are no words sufficiently adequate to describe it all but here’s what came up: Everyday I’ve been in awe to be in Africa; how can I not feel the ground move beneath me, the gentle exhale and letting go of my…

Returns and Reflections
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Returns and Reflections

ByWen

This post is dated out of order because it was a busy last couple of days with minimal internet but it’s too important to miss so read on. I’m so grateful that we got to visit the rhino sanctuary on this trip. It’s a highlight on a growing list of favorites. We had a long…

Soweto, Ubuntu, and Chance Encounters at the Airport
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Soweto, Ubuntu, and Chance Encounters at the Airport

ByWen

I’ll get you caught up on the past couple of days in more detail when I return stateside but tonight I want to talk about today. What a powerful last day in Africa to top off a powerful journey to this continent. As we collected for breakfast at our guest house in Soweto, we found…

Khama Rhino Sanctuary and Meditation by Starlight
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Khama Rhino Sanctuary and Meditation by Starlight

ByWen

“The still lake without ripples is an image of our minds at ease, so full of unlimited friendliness for all the junk at the bottom of the lake that we don’t feel the need to churn up the waters just to avoid looking at what’s there.” -Pema Chödrön We had a long drive today from…