Bali: Thirty-Three Years Later

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February 3rd 2017

Published: February 4th 2017

Back in 1983 when I first visited Bali I fell in love. “I’m in love with the Balinese people,” I wrote in my journal. They weren’t just friendly, or kind, or helpful—there was much more. It was their hearts. They spilled beauty and warmth and light, and their smiles radiated an inner peace. Unconditional love was there, offered to the foreigner, and I soaked it in. When I continued on m... Read Full Entry

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Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Traveling Terry

I thrive on travel. I love to put myself in situations that knock me in the head, shake me up, force me to bless the moment of misunderstanding or of revelation. These times come easily when I travel. I've wandered India, Central America, and Southeast Asia, and I am thankful to the hundreds of people along the way who have eased my passage, delighted my senses, touched my heart. I love to share these journeys, because these special moments are not just for me, but for my friends, family, and vicarious travelers alike. I shall do my best to embrace and convey the experiences that on some le... full info

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4th February 2017

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

What a lovely blog...
It reminded me of my return to Thailand with my children some 25 years after my last visit. Everything had changed. At least you were able to rediscover the people, although they had traded their traditional lives into ones that served the tourist trade. If they could make this transition and still be warm and kind this is truly miraculous.

5th February 2017

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Change
Yes , you can always count on change happening; although the outer form is different, I'm always thankful when I find a constant--inner goodness, warmth, love. Thanks for the comment.

4th February 2017

Ann Jacobs
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Loving the Heart Energy
I've felt your heart-energy through your descriptions in your blog. It seems like a two way inner change. What a great experience and memories. Blessings Ann

4th February 2017

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Heart energy
Thanks Ann, I think the people and place have cracked my heart open even more.

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