They say that time heals all wounds. To a certain degree, I agree. Some wounds disappear from view and lived … More
Author: healingpilgrim
Timing is Everything (or an inkling at the far edge of India)
From my earliest days in Bali, whenever I heard a new friend or yoga instructor speak of their travels and sojourns in India, I’d catch an unmistakable spark in their eyes. Their words gave me a glimpse and glimmer into the enchanting qualities of a country that, despite its poverty, filth and masses, captures the minds and spirits of millions of travelers, expats and pilgrims from around the world. It took a while for me to come around, but soon I felt a growing pulse: deep inside I knew that India awaited me too. But when and for what purpose, I was yet unsure. Until I was.
It Could Always Be Worse
The Year of the Virus has been a decidedly rough tumble for my dad. After teetering at the threshold of … More
Beach of Revelations
Build it, and they will come. At least, that was the plan when an environmental initiative recently took root across … More
The Liminal Sessions
We all need outlets for the emotional roller coaster that we’re riding together; the losses and the loop – of … More
A Reflection on (my) Dental Health
Never before has the prospect of opening my mouth -’sans mask’ – been so fraught with risk. For the first … More
The Balinese, Still Rising to the Occasion
In the last two decades, the Balinese people have endured extraordinary challenges: a series of bombings that killed foreigners and … More
Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
“Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” is a safety warning that is engraved on the passenger side mirrors … More
The Phoenix Cycles Again
The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … More
Life is a Masquerade
“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” ~ James … More