Following the hawks that soar overhead...wings spread wide, curves turn narrow. Never ending journeys leading us to never ending stories. Feeling. tasting, and smelling the coast but unable to see it..is it just a figment of our imaginations? Pine forests begin to turn into tropical ferns and the crisp air begins to turn humid as we wind down the mountain. Finally reaching the Pacific Ocean, I am elated to see the glistening ocean. Scorching sand wedges between my toes and vibrant sun rays shine above my head. I immediately run into the appetizing ocean and instantly become humbled by the natural powers of the universe and he strength of the waves. Face in sand, water in nose, smile on face! As I adapt to the beach life, I remind my senses to accept the sticky texture ... read more

gearing up in equipment that seems so unnaturally foreign with tubes supporting my breath that strongly resemble a hospital´s apparatus. meditating on the sound of my inhale that is amplified and rooted from deep within my aqua lungs. bubbles escape through each exhale of survival. equalizing the pressure in my ears to convince my body that sixty feet below sea level is where i am supposed to be. falling from the surface into a deep blue hole of abyss just to find myself greeted by life of all forms. psychadelic synchronicity with wonders of the underwater world. i become the reality of the little mermaid as i weightlessly swim beneath the surface, opposing all laws of gravity. losing control of my limbs as they slowly receive delayed messages from my brain. i am effortlessly floating. ... read more

antigua and atitlan... once again, familar with the unfamilar. feeling at home in Latinlandia. cobblestone streets set amongst lush greenery and steep volcano walls. walking the streets with awareness, for each stumble upon a stone reminds me to be in the present moment. stray dogs wander amongst crowds of colors. sunset rainbows intertwine amongst vibrant textiles and wardrobes. street vendors selling homemade tortillas piled high with fresh avocado, vegetables, and beans...orgasmic taste buds turned on! ancient architecture and cathedrals hold onto traditional culture as tourist shadows cast down from over the years. spanish dialogue is music to my foreign ears. peaceful days amongst mountain ridges ad lakeside strolls. each puzzle piece of a village puts together the grand picture of community. climbing volcanic slopes with lush forests that have overtaken the outdated bla... read more

a few words on seeing the dali lama speak yesterday... walking into a sea of monks...bald heads and round bodies decorated in maroon and yellow robes. hands in prayer position, bowing heads, voices expressing mantras, and delicately moving mala beads. all attention forward focusing on the sacred words of the dali lama with all do highest respect. a small figure that barely fits over the podium captures the mind, body, and soul of hundreds. energy more powerful than words, for his presence is enough. persistently reminding us all to purify the subtle mind, to reach dharma- complete freedom from suffering, and to motivate within to be a positive service to all beings. the mind has no beginning...no end... we are all naturally pure... these words resonate within me as i apply them to the reality that ... read more

hey friends and family! just updating on the past bit of time... arriving into rishikesh fresh off the train. stopping to sip some chai as we are first introduced to the himalayas. with the sunrise reflecting on mama ganga, i take a deep breath of fresh air and enjoy the peace and quiet that was longed for since i set foot in this country. as the morning approaches, musical chanting of mantras and ringing bells emanate through the breeze. indulging in the tranquility of fresh water and mountain air, we make ourselves at home in our temporary abode. after a few days we venture off to phool chatti ashram. set in the foot of the himalayas, in the valley of the gods, this 120 year old ashram served and still serves as a resting point for ... read more