Sometimes we need to get out of our usual surroundings, out of our element for the shift to happen, to break our patterns. Folks have been asking me, “What was your favorite part of the trip?” It’s hard to answer initially. The wildlife was amazing, meeting new people and learning about new culture was incredible,…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
“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…
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” – Wayne Dyer. Today we gained two new wonderful companions on this tour, a lovely lady from Australia and another from Switzerland. They seem like an excellent fit already. Oh the…
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…
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