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the most important celebration: life

two little sections from a reflection i wrote about 2 weeks ago....

Celebrate life

one step of the way, every single step, now and forever

a little section from the beginning...

So, this was the challenge I set for myself at the beginning and now I had to test it. How fearless can I be? How willing am I to uncover all my fears? How willing was I to explore and discover all the tiny places that slip out of sight, those hidden places that reveal something about myself? Then to recognize those fears, face them head on and with gentle care. I am determined to move beyond my fears, all of them, to be a whole being. Someone that is aware of herself, so that I can be mindful towards others and truly, genuinely and generously shine as bright as the sun in an open sky. My life unlimited like the sky, my heart open and soft, my soul shining in the world to honor and protect the sanctity of life, to do the work I was born to do. This is the path I am in and the only way to be in the path is to walk, to take action: “el camino se hace al andar” (We make the road by walking) Antonion Machado. Now, I am living in a stage of growth, polishing my life condition WITH every single experience I encounter in life. Right now, I am searching for ways in which I can actualize, materialize the connection that unites us, living beings and elements in the Universe. I am exploring for the best ways to serve you, every single one of you in the world, in the ways that are most useful to you, to your dreams and mission. There is nothing that I would love most than to see everyONE blooming, fulfilling their dreams and shining with joy.

Some of the qualities that I have found that allow us to experience that connection are equality, justice, love, kindness and communication. In the purest form that I have had the opportunity of experiencing being connected, has been when respect moves towards equality and then comes the question of participation and creation. How do you choose to be in the participatory creation process of connection? For me, creating access is a crucial step into being a committed citizen of the world, of living a life of service and contribution.

a little section from the end

I think a very important distinction for myself is to remember that I don’t have to compromise a part of myself for something else that is important for me. That there are creative ways to find balance and to critically look at our lives to see the things that don’t serve us, that we choose to let go, to live life lightly and happily.

If I want to:

protect the environment,

stand up for:

world peace,

human rights,

social and environmental justice

and

see my life as interconnected with the world. It is essential that I also value, protect and stand up for the things that are meaningful and important to me in my own life.

Because

you and me, are the same

you and me, are one

your happiness is interconnected with my happiness

and balance and harmony are found in mutual respect,

when WE ARE

when we exist in unison with each other

when we are free to express ourselves and explore the depth of our hearts and the natural world.

Learning to celebrate life in its fullest expression in every single step of the path while being mindful of the process of growth that is unfolding, has brought to the forefront, how important it is to honor ourselves and the process that we are in. That many times it is not about pushing through something just for the sake of completing a task, a stage… It is about listening to myself and checking in to make sure I am balanced, living life holistically in all areas of my life. Tapping into the wisdom inside myself to know when I have to change, adjust the course of navigation and pick up myself without being afraid to follow the path of my happiness. Just like we need to take care of the earth, I need to take care of myself every step of the way to live a sustainable life that will not lead to burn out. At the base of being of service to the world, is to be happy and fulfilled to be able to be there for you, support you in ways that are loving and kind. Personal sustainability looks different for everybody, but without personal sustainability there will not be lasting environmental sustainability or world peace. My gift to the world today is my vow to take care of myself and the world; to be self-sustaining and honor interdependence through time and space, from now until infinity.

if you want to read the entire reflection click here

i'm in charge of celebrations

when i was on the bus, one of my most significant learnings was learning to celebrate. i really had forgotten to celebrate everyday. i think that just being on a circle helps me celebrate, seeing the actual process of life and being part of a healthy and loving community. i love that about experiential education: prep, experience, process and reflection.

we would start the day with atunement, which acknowledged the fact that this was the first time of the day our learning community was together and therefore for me it was a celebration of us being a community every single day of school.

after being on the bus, i really really want to keep the spirit of celebrations and celebrating at least one thing everyday and i found this book called: i'm in charge of celebrations by byrd baylor, which has helped me remember that i can create as many celebrations as i want

this is a little passage from the kids book by byrd taylor

sometimes people ask me,

"aren't you lonely

out there

with just desert

around you?

i guess they mean

the deep ravines

and the hawk nests

in the cliffs

and the coyote trails

that wind accross the hills

lonely

i can't help

laughing

when they ask me

that.

i always look at them...

surprised.

And i say

how could i be lonely?

i'm the one

in charge of celebrations.

sometimes

they don't believe me,

but it's true.

i am.

i put

myself

in charge.

i choose

my own.

last year

i gave myself

one hundred and eight

celebrations

besides the ones

that they close school for.

i cannot get by

with only a few.

friend, i'll tell you

how it works.

i keep a notebook

and i write the date

and then i write about

the celebration.

i'm very choosy

over

what goes in

that book.

it has to be something

i plan to remember

for the rest of my life.

you can tell

what's worth

a celebration

because your heart will

POUND

and you'll feel

like you're standing

on top of a mountain

and you'll

catch your breath

like you were

breathing

some new kind of air."

pd: i want to get a video camera to make movies and also to record reading amazing kids books, for all those out there that still love to go to bed with an inspiring story. i love stories and want to become a story teller. hopefully, i can start making and posting movies soon, that would make me very happy. i also want to read and maybe get? all byrd baylor books, they are amazing.

roadtrip from maine to florida/ viaje por tierra por todo el atlántico de usa

i really enjoy exploring and traveling and lately, i really like to travel on the earth instead of flying. it gives me time to transition and see the places that exist between destinations.

this roadtrip was six days long and covered about 1,800 miles. the longest roadtrip i have done yet. i loved seeing my cousin Susy in DC and i have to say DC in the winter is not as fun as DC in the fall. my love for DC kind of froze a little with this winter. i really enjoyed taking the train from dc to orlando, the windows were great, the seats were super comfy, i slept pretty well and the sunrise was incredible. i brought two movies, a blanket and my favorite pillow which helped me set up camp on my train seat. there was white wine with diner, big plus and helped me get a good night sleep. some pics from the window.

develop your voice

i have been dreaming and wanting to develop my voice in the world.

a voice of:

justice,

equality

love

kindness

dreams

a voice for:

nature

me and you

allies

a voice that:

stands up for you

and

protects you

today with the support and encouragement of my friends i auditioned for the sgi chorus in the florida everglades region. the three of us passed, our voice range: the sopranos.

overcoming any insecurities and doing something that i was nervous about was EMPOWERING. Now i will learn to use and develop my voice to not only project it, but voice in unity with others. We will also be singing for kosen rufu and world peace.

maybe later we can have the cutest band in the universe that celebrates life, friendship, nature and love.

i am happy

esho funi

oneness of life and its environment

i love those little moments of enlightenment when i learn something with my life, with my heart and for a second all the energy of my body is connected and shines for a blink of an eye.

TAKING CARE OF MYSELF IS TAKING CARE OF OTHERS, and VICE VERSA. this is so crucial for me right now. following every single of my dreams is supporting you in your dreams every single step of the way. i am in the highest life condition when i am giving to people AND realizing all my dreams, because giving and receiving is the same. because we are connected and one, so when i give to you, i am giving to myself and therefore receiving.

sooo simple to say, but harder to internalize. so i am practicing with each step of my life, to check in with myself, how i feel about every single thing i do. time or what i do are not just something to get through, it is life. and life is sooo precious and needs to be enjoyed every single step of the way.

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

going HOME to myself

I had never been so excited about coming home. It has been a long and happy trip home. It feels like a celebration. I am grateful that tomorrow I will be living under the sun!!!!

it's all about love

i simply would like you to know that i love you and i love me.

i love life. sometimes i forget to follow my heart and all the things that make me happy. sometimes they don't make sense in my head, but it doesn't matter because it's all in the heart.

i remembered that today when talking and writing. now, i know what i need to do, the next step i should take on my journey. everything feels light and my heart feels like warm fire.

i am glad to grow with you, all the good friends and family that support me, care about me and love me just the way i am.

i am grateful for encountering you in life

i am grateful for this very breathe that i am taking

i am grateful for life