"The real purpose of life can only be found deep within yourself. Once that is found, nothing else matters and the smile on your face will never diminish."   Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar   The nights here in India have taken on a luminous rhythm of their own. Each evening, as we gather in this high spiritual land, conversations unfold like petals opening to the light. Over cups of chai and the hum of ancient energy, we speak of the world — of the unhappiness weighing down so

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”  Martin Luther King, Jr.   India, Day Three. My heart is swelling in ways I could never have prepared for. After waiting what felt like a lifetime to set foot on this sacred land, I find myself immersed in a culture where kindness is not an afterthought—it is a way of life. Here, compassion is woven into the fabric of community. Neighbors treat one another as family. Strangers show up with food, s

“India will teach us the tolerance and gentleness of mature mind, understanding spirit and a unifying, pacifying love for all human beings."  - Will Durant   India has a way of announcing itself—not quietly, but with a spiritual fanfare that wraps around you like a sacred embrace. My arrival here held that same magnificence: drums of energy, vibrant color, warm faces, and a sense that something ancient and holy had opened its doors to let me in. But the body, dear ones, tells

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” —Carol Burnett   India, Day One — A Dream Unfolding   Today feels like stepping into the heart of a long-awaited miracle. India has lived in my spirit for many years. I knew I was meant to walk this land, to feel its pulse, to be embraced by its ancient energy… yet I could never have imagined how it would actually feel to arrive. The contrast between Egypt and India is remarkable — the vibration here is softer,

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”  Mahatma Gandhi   Tonight is my last night in Egypt. The desert winds feel like ancient whispers wrapping themselves around my spirit, blessing this chapter of the journey even as it prepares me for the next. Standing at the edge of the Red Sea felt like I had moved into ancient times as I imagined Moses bring the Israelites through those waters

“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” - Abraham Maslow   There is a moment on every spiritual path when the road beneath your feet becomes unfamiliar. The heart whispers go forward, yet the mind clings to what feels safe. Fear wears many masks. Sometimes it announces itself loudly, and we know without question that we’re trembling inside. Other times it creeps in quietl

"Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway." ~ Mother Teresa   Eight days have passed since I arrived in Egypt, and much of that time has been spent upon the water. Though the movement of the waves challenges my body, my soul is learning a deeper lesson — one that speaks of surrender, trust, and authenticity. I have always felt most grounded with the earth beneath my feet, yet here I am, floating between heaven and earth, learning to be at

“I believe that nothing in life is unimportant; every moment can be a beginning.” — John McLeod   Being in this magical place on Gaia – Egypt – reminds me that every breath taken, every word spoken, every thought that crosses our mind is part of the grand tapestry of creation. There are no insignificant moments, no wasted tears, no meaningless smiles. Each carries the potential to open a doorway to love, to healing, to a new beginning. How often we move through our days unawa

“Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you. If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”  Proverbs 24:26   I love honey. Everywhere I travel, I look for local honey as it has such healing properties and helps your body to acclimate to the different pollen. Honey is indeed sweet to the taste and not a bitter pill to swallow as some medicine can be. As I viewe

Sunset over Lake Nassar Egypt “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”  Isaiah 25:1   Each day here in Egypt is an adventure. Today, we began cruising on Lake Nasser – the largest manmade lake in the world. As I stood on the upper deck and watched the sun rise higher in the sky, my soul thrived. I have watched many sunrises in my lifetime, but this one was pure magic. La