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.
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The Liminal Sessions
We all need outlets for the emotional roller coaster that we’re riding together; the losses and the loop – of … More
Tracks Of Our Fears
I wouldn’t dare compare my own walking adventure on the Camino last year to that which an Australian woman undertook … More
Scenes From A Train
It was a week ago today that I traveled by train through the central part of Israel. Young men, boys … More
A Fellow Pilgrim, His Blog & His Book
On the eve of my departure to Spain and a VERY long walk along the legendary pilgrimage route of El … More
Skyquakes, Dedalus & Other Unexpected Shifts
Since my return from Singapore, a series of tectonic shifts in my inner and outer landscape have shaken me up … More
Writing from the Soul
What I really want to write about is the marathon writing retreat that I attended over the weekend. Held at … More
Wayan’s Way
Early this morning, shortly after breakfast, I set out on a pilgrimage. I was headed to a temple, but not … More