The beginning of a journey...

Just as the soft rains fill the streams,
pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans,
so may the power of every moment of your goodness
flow forth to awaken and heal all beings--
those here now, those gone before, those yet to come.

By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may your heart's wishes be soon fulfilled
as completely shining as the bright full moon,
as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem.

By the power of every moment of your goodness,
may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone.
May no obstacle come across your way.
May you enjoy fulfillment and long life.

For all in whose heart dwells respect,
who follow the wisdom and compassion, of the Way,
may your life prosper in the four blessings
of old age, beauty, happiness and strength.

-Taken from a traditional Buddhist blessing of hope

It’s unbelievable to think that over 7 months ago, when we had everything all set for our big honeymoon, I went to David and said with all earnestly, ‘Hey, honey…what do you think of NOT going to Hawaii?’

Well, it all kind of fell into place from there and the last few months have been filled with so much excitement and anticipation. We’re thrilled to be leaving in just a few short days for what’s sure to be nothing short of the most amazing experience of our lives. We swore to each other that this trip was much more than just a one-year wedding anniversary…it was a chance for us to completely remove ourselves from our everyday world and to find out a little bit more about our spiritual selves. Moreso, to get away from the hole in the ground that we call Los Angeles and truly find out what it’s like to be together in one of the most breathtaking and extraordinary places on Earth.

All the shots, the carrying cases of medications, the spraying of every inch of our clothing with God-only-knows-what-chemicals to make the chances of malaria less, the countless hours spent online researching …it’s all been been worth every single second to get to this point.

So we wanted to start our official travel blog now, before we head out on Saturday night, to thank each and every one of you—our friends and family—who have been so wonderful and supportive in our choice to take this adventure. We love you all so much and are so very blessed to have you in our lives.

Now let the journey begin…!

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