The Benevolent Siren, Sirona

Because I happen to be a perpetually curious and inquisitive person, I learned yesterday about a Celtic healing deity named … More

Fields of Dreams

Ubudians, with great affection and awe, used to call the narrow path leading up to Sari Organik (renowned local vegetarian … More

Weathering Turbulence

I had barely gotten off the plane and landed back in Ubud when the proverbial you-know-what hit the fan up … More

Why Do I Love These People

In the spirit of a long standing tradition, I accepted an invitation to join my family for a two-week vacation … More

A Meditation on Walking

Nearly a dozen people gathered yesterday at J and N’s rice-field hideaway for meditation and pot-luck. By consensus, we agreed … More

Miracles of Sky & Sand

Last weekend the Balinese marked yet another Purnama (full moon) with offerings, visits to temples, the whole gamut. But the … More

Shortfall

Yesterday at Jane’s Active Dreaming (and shamanic dreaming) workshop, an Aussie woman recounted a recent dream: She described a pastoral … More

For the Love of Dogs

Every other day, somebody sends me a link to an article, study or film about the stray dogs of Bali … More

Wings of Time

Yesterday morning, on my way to the pool, I walked through the forest and came to an abrupt stop  when … More

Tough Love

Imagine if all our angels were sweet and gentle, constantly showering us with words of comfort, love and wisdom. Imagine … More