“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

“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

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin   The countdown has reached its final tick. Bags are packed—at least as packed as they can be after multiple attempts and second guesses. My heart beats a rhythm that sounds like wings preparing to take flight. In just a few short hours, I will board an airplane bound for a distant land, carrying with me not only the message of peace but the vibration of every pr