I was stirred awake at five this morning – not by roosters or dogs, not an alarm clock or priest’s … More
Tag: gratitude
The Year That Was
Today marks 365 days since I first landed in Bali. A year of living daily, creatively, ceremoniously, adventurously, openly, warmly, … More
A Lesson from the Weed(s)
Just back from nearly a week’s stay at the silent-meditation-retreat-center-still-under-construction. By 6:30 yesterday morning, I was again out at the … More
Up In Smoke
I smoked yesterday. What I really mean is that, thanks to a combination of long needles, smoking guns and incense-like … More
A Joyous Temple Birthday
Shortly before 5 this morning, I was awakened to the sounds of roosters, men’s voices, women singing softly and the … More
The Benefits of Tjokolate
Since I arrived in Ubud nearly one year ago, many people have recommended an assortment of healers to me. The … More
Ceremony Central
A day without ceremony is, in Bali at least, like a day without sunshine. And since the possibility of a … More
The Joy of Quiet
I awoke yesterday to a blue sky peeking through stormy clouds, and to the sound of roosters, birds and rainfall … More
The Sweetest Spot
I’m at a loss to explain underlying causes of this phenomenon, but for the past few weeks, my body has … More
Goodbye Emergency (Battambang)
I was scrolling down my Facebook page when these two words caught my attention: ARRIVEDERCI BATTAMBANG. What, I wondered, was … More
Healing Pilgrim 