“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

“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

“Egypt! from whose all dateless tombs arose Forgotten Pharaohs from their long repose, And shook within their pyramids to hear A new Cambyses thundering in their ear; While the dark shades of forty ages stood Like startled giants by Nile’s famous flood.” — Lord Byron   The sands of Egypt whisper stories older than time itself. Over these last two days, I have walked among the echoes of kings and prophets, where stone remembers and spirit never forgets. My mind is overflowing

Arrival in Egypt “Once a year, go someplace you have never been before.” — Dalai Lama   This simple yet profound invitation has now become my life’s resolution — not only to explore new lands but to step deeper into the sacred unknown within myself. As I write these words, I sit in the heart of Egypt, surrounded by the pulse of ancient wisdom and the whisper of eternity carried on the desert wind. This journey has already unfolded miracles before my feet have even settled. Tr

“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

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, etc… “  Unknown   Another sunrise, another sacred opportunity. This quote is a divine reminder that time is not our enemy—it is our canvas. What we choose to create upon it determines how brightly our soul shines in this lifetime. Excuses delay our spiritual growth