“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…
“Every day is a chance to practice living the life we want, being more the self we want to be.” -Wen Life is a tapestry, as my travel companion, Martjie, says. Polished on the front but messy behind the scenes. After a restful sleep I felt ready for food and shared breakfast with our driver…
“As a bee seeks nectar from all kind of flowers, seek teachings everywhere. Like a deer that finds a quiet place to graze, seek seclusion to digest all that you have gathered. Like a madman beyond all limits, go wherever you please and live like a lion completely free of all fear.” — Ancient Tibetan…
“Dear Universe, You have my full permission to blow me away with miracles.” Last night as I laid awake in the wee hours, from our campsite neighboring the game reserve I heard plop plop on my tent and learned it was monkeys throwing things to check if anyone or anything was inside. Then there was…
One thing I expected to see more in Africa was woodwork and wooden art, like masks and sculptures. I’ve seen virtually none of that until our night in Nata, Botswana and they had wooden African art and metal sculptures throughout the campus. Here in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, being the tourist destination that it is, said…
I’ve struggled to write this post. Not because I’m not having fun. But because I am doing a lot of spiritual work, having awakenings almost daily, and am trying to find balance between sharing the physical experiences of my journey with weaving in the spiritual experience. Some days the spiritual is far more significant than…
When you see me happy, I hope it radiates onto you too because you deserve to be happy. When your heart is open, and you allow yourself to feel your soul- your heart’s desire- you feel an alignment, a flow that isn’t possible otherwise. You feel trust in yourself and the Universe to provide and…
I took a hop on/hop off open air bus tour around the city, covering the zoo, Apartheid Museum, downtown area, Mandela Bridge, and saw everything from mansions in the north to the “projects” and slums of Hillbrow (don’t go there without a qualified, reliable guide. Better yet, don’t go) by Constitution Hill, the prison where…
I didn’t think I’d have much to say about a flight but that was this morning… The 11 hour flight passed faster than expected (pro-tip: sleep!) I was privileged with great seat mates – a friendly Dutch couple with extensive travel experience, doing their own safari. We chatted amicably, exhausting the places we’ve been and…
Got an early start to catch the train back to the airport. I’m often nervous to navigate public transport in a foreign city but Amsterdam makes it easy. Well-signed, efficient, super affordable, and feeling safe, the train arrives right into the airport. The gate was FULL. I love the various languages, accents and colorful passports;…
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