“People where you live, the little prince said, grow five thousand roses in one garden… Yet they don’t find what they’re looking for… And yet what they’re looking for could be found in a single rose.” — From The Little Prince (originally published in French as Le Petit Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry   There is a sweetness in this story that has followed me since childhood. I can still see my French teacher’s eyes light up each time she spoke of Le Petit Prince, especiall

“Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.”  ― Paramahansa Yogananda   Tonight felt like the true beginning of my India experience. After days of allowing my body to acclimate and heal, I finally felt strong enough to step back out into this sacred land. My first outing? A wedding—colorful, lively, overflowing with joy—and the adventure began long before we even arrived. The roads of India are a dance all their own. I thought I had seen chaos driving across the

"If you come to doubt, I'll give you every reason to doubt. If you come suspicious, I'll give you every reason to be suspicious. But if you come seeking Love, I'll show you more love than you've ever known" ~ Mahavatar Babaji   There are moments in our lives when the path becomes so sacred that words feel too small to hold what the heart knows. That is how I feel here in India—this land where sages have breathed prayers into the air for centuries, where the soil remembers eve

"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

“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

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

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14:27   Today’s journey carried us from the constant hum of Cairo to the quiet stillness of Abu Simbel, and the contrast could not be more striking. Cairo vibrates with energy that never seems to rest—cars honking, people weaving through the streets, the rhythm of life pulsing in every direction. Yet, as our small plane touch