I had already been awake for quite awhile, thoughts and questions lingering and reaching into the deepest recesses of my … More
Tag: walking
Walkin’ Weightless in Bali
There is a certain amount of pre-meditation that I go through every day. At this point, it’s almost automatic, the … More
Why They Huddle
You could be walking down your street in Ubud and just before turning the corner towards Peliatan, your attention might … 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
Fields of Dreams
Ubudians, with great affection and awe, used to call the narrow path leading up to Sari Organik (renowned local vegetarian … More
A Labyrinth Grows in Bali
One week ago today was the third anniversary of my tumble off that decrepit third-world iron bridge. I woke with … More
A Primer on Labyrinths
What is a Labyrinth? A labyrinth is a single path, comprised of passages marked by borders that wind their way … 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
Off Limits. Verboten. Period.
All across the island, Balinese are today celebrating Kuningan, the holiday that takes place ten days after Galungan. This last … More
A Day’s Worth of Detours
The sunrise this morning was spectacular. Almost biblical in its grandeur. Not an orb rising into a clear blue sky … More
Healing Pilgrim 