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February 14, 2019
One of the several reasons we chose to spend some time in Belize was to get my PADI dive certification, so Karl and I could dive together in the future. While I absolutely love the ocean, I am at the same time terrified of it. A large part has to do with not being a […]
January 7, 2019
When telling others about our year (or so) long trip to Argentina in our camper, one of the most frequent comments we heard was about spending a lot of time together in small quarters, amongst the other concerns related to the stress of traveling and its potential impact on a relationship. We’d had enough successful […]
January 1, 2019
What is a call? I consider a call to be something that one feels driven to move towards. It typically has no rhyme or reason, but it feels that it must be paid attention to and acted upon (barring anything illegal or inhumane). I have been fortunate enough to have a strong calling a majority […]
December 11, 2018
Being in nature is the best way to slow down, get grounded and become present to life. A walk in a forest, some time near a body of water, climbing on rocks in canyon lands… even if for a small amount of time. Being an empath, I am particularly sensitive to the types of […]
December 9, 2018
Over time, I’ve found that rituals not only help me cultivate my intuition, they also keep my mind in a better place. I feel less vulnerable from and more tolerant to outside distractions, and more at peace with what is. For me, ritual means having a consistent daily routine. My rituals consist of “clearing,” meditation, […]
December 7, 2018
Driving in Mexico can be crazy. Although things have been very smooth, all things considered, navigating the roads and highways in Mexico can be confusing, stressful and tough. For this reason, My husband and I have a rule: he’s the driver and I’m the navigator. Emily Miller from Rebelle Rally gave us some great advice: […]
December 5, 2018
There are many things to consider when traveling to foreign countries. One of the most important things to consider is safety. One can never be fully prepared for the unexpected. This is why it will never hurt to pack your gut (and not with food :-). Our gut, otherwise known as our ‘intuition’ is […]
November 30, 2018
A very important practice in my life at home and on the road is keeping a clean environment. This consists of several things (not excluding daily rituals). Keeping a clean house (body, mind and spirit): eat right, exercise, practice mindfulness and keep a clean space. Starting the Day: Before I look at my phone or […]
November 25, 2018
I brought 5 books with me on this journey. Two are books on the practice of yoga, because I would like to learn more about yoga (and maybe even practice more :). They are: “The Yoga of Mindfulness: A Buddhist Path for Body and Mind” by Asokananda (Harald Brust), and “Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, […]