So this past weekend, I had a processing short-circuit. My mind was overloaded and I felt a deep urge to take things lightly and reflect. This week, I had a breakthrough in how I implement reflective practices in my life. I remembered that while being on the bus, our community made an effort to process every experience, moving from one experience to the next with an overall energy of completion and ready to begin a new cycle.
Since I came back, most days I spend at least some part of my day, usually in the evenings reflecting about my feelings, patterns, what took place that day. It has really become a grounding practice, a ritual in my life and I fell a huge difference when I don't do this. However, I just realized that this way of approaching reflection as a one daily event makes me move from one thing to the next without completion, and basically just catching up later. I know that usually it's a matter of time constraints, but i am now exploring ways to incorporate more processing and reflection into my daily life.
This is my new plan:
-trying to reflect after each experience
-if time is not permitting, at least taking a deep breathe to acknowledge that i am moving from one thing to another
-devote more time to journal, draw, take nature walks and lay on the ground and look at the sky, stars and the clouds
-writing everything i want to and exploring and finding creative ways to express my reflections
-engage actively with my inner self and listen mindfully
-be more open and vulnerable to verbally process things with others that are willing
-honoring my needs without feeling that i should be or process any other way that is not the best for me
-slowing down and eating super healthy foods
Thursday, September 30, 2010
true love is a beautiful thing
"happiness is only possible with true love. true love has the power to heal and transform the situation around us and bring deep meaning to our lives...
When the Buddha's son Rahula was a young novice monk, the Buddha advised him to practice being like the Earth and its Oceans and Rivers. No matter what people pour onto the Earth wether milk, flowers, or compost, the Earth receives it all...
The River is immense, and it has the capacity to receive, embrace and transform...
If our hearts are big, we can be like the river. When our hearts are small, our understanding and compassion are limited and we suffer. We can't accept or tolerate others and their shortcomings and we demand that they change. But when our hearts expand, the same things don't make us suffer anymore. We have a lot of understanding and compassion and can embrace others. We accept others as they are, and then they have a chance to transform. So the big question is: how do we help our heart to grow? with practice, your heart will become infinitely large like the heart of the Buddha, capable of embracing the whole cosmos."
Thich Nhat Hanh from Teachings on Love
When the Buddha's son Rahula was a young novice monk, the Buddha advised him to practice being like the Earth and its Oceans and Rivers. No matter what people pour onto the Earth wether milk, flowers, or compost, the Earth receives it all...
The River is immense, and it has the capacity to receive, embrace and transform...
If our hearts are big, we can be like the river. When our hearts are small, our understanding and compassion are limited and we suffer. We can't accept or tolerate others and their shortcomings and we demand that they change. But when our hearts expand, the same things don't make us suffer anymore. We have a lot of understanding and compassion and can embrace others. We accept others as they are, and then they have a chance to transform. So the big question is: how do we help our heart to grow? with practice, your heart will become infinitely large like the heart of the Buddha, capable of embracing the whole cosmos."
Thich Nhat Hanh from Teachings on Love
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Spanish Moss
We had a tropical storm in Miami today. I knew i wanted to be able to be outside comfortably so I wore rubber boots and a rain jacket to work today. I was waiting for the wind, but he did not come. Only rain, water drops flowing everywhere. I love playing in the rain and watching the water flow. Time changes and shifts, it slows down and calms me. Rainy days are great to reflect. During lunch, I went for a walk in the garden with a friend from work. As soon as i stepped out from the office, I noticed that the spanish moss hanging from the beautiful live oaks in front of our building were green. I said surprised: "the spanish moss turns green with the rain!!" I did not know it can absorb water up to ten times its dry weight. The rain provides nutrients to the spanish moss which then turns green, he is alive. Other people at the garden already knew about this. I have seen many live oaks in my life before, but today was the first time in my life that I saw what happens to spanish moss hanging from an established live oak during a heavy rain storm. Today was a special day. The rain maginfied the enchanted and already magical energy of the community formed by live oaks, spanish moss, resurrection ferns and epiphytes that share a forest home.
Seeing the grayish/white moss turn green was not just wonderful. I was happy to see that I am connecting mindfully to my natural environment to notice and observe changes, shifts. Not long ago, I did not even know we had live oaks in south florida. My awareness about my natural environment is growing. I am becoming friends with my environment.
During my exploration walk on the rain, I saw how different the garden was. Lichen colors were brighter and colorful, shades of stronger reds emerging. Frogs singing loudly. Everything seemed more alive. I felt more alive too, i wanted to run, play, draw plants, journal.
Then, I wondered about the desert plants at the garden and how they might feel during the heavy south florida storms. I wondered if they felt happy and then a little overloaded. It reminded me of when i take in too much and then i can't process it all. that is why i like to breathe slowly, deeply and mindfully whenever i remember to.
there is so much to learn from nature, only if we let ourselves do it. everything in nature relates to me. what is true in nature, is true in my heart.
i am nature and nature is me...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
dreams
never ever ever give on your dreams
don't give up just yet
fight until the end by standing with an open heart
without resistance and total acceptance
no need to fight back
just look within and critically reflect through your heart
surrender, let your intuition guide you
your happiness is worth so much
your happiness is worth it all
right before you think dreams won't happen
you can take a leap of faith
you will see how far you can fly
and you will actually see that you won't crash
don't give up just yet
fight until the end by standing with an open heart
without resistance and total acceptance
no need to fight back
just look within and critically reflect through your heart
surrender, let your intuition guide you
your happiness is worth so much
your happiness is worth it all
right before you think dreams won't happen
you can take a leap of faith
you will see how far you can fly
and you will actually see that you won't crash
when you least expect it, your dream will come true
let your fears behind, kiss them goodbye...
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Universal Prayer
0 Adorable Lord of mercy and love!
Salutations and prostrations unto Thee.
Thou art Satchidananda.
Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient.
Thou art the Indweller of all beings.
Salutations and prostrations unto Thee.
Thou art Satchidananda.
Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient.
Thou art the Indweller of all beings.
Grant us an understanding heart,
Equal vision, balanced mind,
Faith, devotion and wisdom.
Grant us inner spiritual strength
To resist temptations and to control the mind.
Free us from egoism, lust, greed, anger and hatred.
Fill our hearts with divine virtues.
Equal vision, balanced mind,
Faith, devotion and wisdom.
Grant us inner spiritual strength
To resist temptations and to control the mind.
Free us from egoism, lust, greed, anger and hatred.
Fill our hearts with divine virtues.
Let us behold Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us serve Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us ever remember Thee.
Let us ever sing Thy glories.
Let Thy name be ever on our lips.
Let us abide in Thee for ever and ever.
Let us serve Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us ever remember Thee.
Let us ever sing Thy glories.
Let Thy name be ever on our lips.
Let us abide in Thee for ever and ever.
The above non‑sectarian prayer is most suitable for being repeated during all common gatherings. It is cosmopolitan and all‑embracing. This is a beautiful universal prayer that you should repeat daily at home as well as on public occasions. This is a prayer that will unite all, spiritualise your activities and reveal the golden Secret of Divine Living.
Swami Sivananda
Yoga and Vedanta
TWENTY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Get up at 4. a.m. daily. Do japa and meditation.
2. Sit on padma or siddha asana for japa and dhyana.
3. Take sattvic food. Do not overload the stomach.
4. Do charity ‑ one tenth of your income or one anna per rupee.
5. Study daily one chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.
6. Preserve veerya (vital force). Sleep separately.
7. Give up smoking, narcotics, intoxicant drinks and rajasic food.
8. Fast on Ekadasi days or take milk and fruits only.
9. Observe mouna for two hours daily and during meals also.
10. Speak the truth at any cost. Speak a little and sweetly.
11. Reduce your wants. Lead a happy, contented life.
12. Never hurt the feelings of others. Be kind to all.
13. Think of the mistakes that you have made (self‑analysis).
14. Do not depend upon servants. Have self‑reliance.
15. Think of God as soon as you wake up and when you go to bed.
16. Have always a japa‑mala on your neck or in your pocket.
17. Adhere to the motto ‑ 'Simple living and high thinking'.
18. Serve the sadhus, sannyasins and the poor, the sick and the suffering.
19. Have a separate meditation room.
20. Keep a daily spiritual diary. Stick to your routine.
These 20 instructions contain the essence of yoga and vedanta. Follow them strictly. Do not be lenient to your mind. You will attain supreme happiness.
Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda
tonight while i was doing meditation, i remembered how disciplined i used to be with my spiritual practice. i am going to start working on regaining that rhythm of daily spiritual practice. reading these instructions, i was a reminded that there's still a long way to go, but i am on my way. i will start with the instructions that are in bold first. i will let you know how this goes! right now i am really excited and feel like a huge weight has been lifted of my shoulders.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
wildness
the wild within me is trying to emerge
it's feeling repressed
i want to be free
open my arms and my heart, feel the connection to all living beings in the universe
run towards the water and float for hours
i want to feel deeply
i want to allow myself to process things slowly, to uncover treasures in experiences
find the sparkly light found in them
look within and connect
it's all inside, in that place where i am you and you are me
wildness, feeling alive
it's feeling repressed
i want to be free
open my arms and my heart, feel the connection to all living beings in the universe
run towards the water and float for hours
i want to feel deeply
i want to allow myself to process things slowly, to uncover treasures in experiences
find the sparkly light found in them
look within and connect
it's all inside, in that place where i am you and you are me
wildness, feeling alive
Wind
wind's presence invigorates me
fills me with passion and energy
I have a special relationship with the movement of wind
as i watched the moon shining last night, the wind took with him all my tiredness
i felt as if i had slept forever. a perfect way to start the weekend
this morning, i went to watch the sunrise. i had woken up early and was close to the beach
the wind was there to greet me
moving palm trees, playing with my hair, taking away any unwanted residues on the earth
bringing freshness
i sat and took it all in
i remembered once again why i like to spend time outside
nature brings me peace and balance
as i started working, i am noticing how i am spending less time outdoors
i need to find a way to slow down and have my priorities straight
discover a way to maintain personal sustainability while being part of the civilized world
fills me with passion and energy
I have a special relationship with the movement of wind
as i watched the moon shining last night, the wind took with him all my tiredness
i felt as if i had slept forever. a perfect way to start the weekend
this morning, i went to watch the sunrise. i had woken up early and was close to the beach
the wind was there to greet me
moving palm trees, playing with my hair, taking away any unwanted residues on the earth
bringing freshness
i sat and took it all in
i remembered once again why i like to spend time outside
nature brings me peace and balance
as i started working, i am noticing how i am spending less time outdoors
i need to find a way to slow down and have my priorities straight
discover a way to maintain personal sustainability while being part of the civilized world
Monday, September 20, 2010
Teresa
This is by far one of the best movies I have seen in a while. It's a biography of writer Teresa Wilms Montt. Great photography and poetry with a reminder of what it means to stand up for what you believe inand follow your heart wherever it might take you and until the end. If you get a chance to see it, watch it.
Los Tres Cantos
La Mañana
"Canta alma mía, canta a la mañana!
Canta con los pájaros, canta con los árboles, las flores y las aguas! Canta con el viento y la montaña, con el bosque y el llano encendido por el sol, que se te ofrece como un ánfora de oro desbordante de vida!
Canta alma mía con el grillo maravillado de luz, que mora en la corteza de los pinos y con la abeja ebria de perfume; canta con el águila solitaria en la cúspide de las rocas y con la hormiga laboriosa en las cavidades de la tierra!"
"es mi diario. soy yo desconcertadamente desnuda, rebelde contra todo lo establecido, grande entre lo pequeño, pequeña entre lo infinito...soy yo"
Los Tres Cantos
La Mañana
"Canta alma mía, canta a la mañana!
Canta con los pájaros, canta con los árboles, las flores y las aguas! Canta con el viento y la montaña, con el bosque y el llano encendido por el sol, que se te ofrece como un ánfora de oro desbordante de vida!
Canta alma mía con el grillo maravillado de luz, que mora en la corteza de los pinos y con la abeja ebria de perfume; canta con el águila solitaria en la cúspide de las rocas y con la hormiga laboriosa en las cavidades de la tierra!"
"es mi diario. soy yo desconcertadamente desnuda, rebelde contra todo lo establecido, grande entre lo pequeño, pequeña entre lo infinito...soy yo"
nature
it's so easy to get caught up in a fast paced rhythm in cities. today, i need to remind myself to spend more time this way.
"To go into solitude, a (wo)man needs to retire as much from her/his chamber as from society. I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But if a (wo)man would be alone, let her/him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds, will separate between her/him and what (s)he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give (wo)man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would (wo)men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile." Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson
"To go into solitude, a (wo)man needs to retire as much from her/his chamber as from society. I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But if a (wo)man would be alone, let her/him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds, will separate between her/him and what (s)he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give (wo)man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would (wo)men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile." Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sunday, September 19, 2010
satsang
i finally made it to satsang (meditation and chanting) at the yoga warehouse tonight. some places are really special and have great energy, this is one of those places. just walking in, i knew and felt something shifted and opened inside me. the yoga warehouse family is amazing. it's great to have amazing friends that welcome you, i feel like this place and mohini and shyam have seen me change through life. they are also those people that can see right through me, there is no hiding. i love that. i was surprised to see an old student that recognized me from years ago. teaching is so beautiful. she is now a yoga teacher too. i am starting to feel settled here and i will soon start teaching again at the yoga warehouse, tuesdays or thursdays afternoons more likely. i can't wait!!
yoga has always been for me this very special practice and place that i can always go to, to find my balance, my center and all the strength needed to accomplish my dreams. i also love that it involves everything from my heart to my physical body. everything is important and exercising and having a practice that gives everything a space is sacred to me. today was amazing, i think i found a home!!! within walking distance to many fun places!!
sweet dreams my loves!!! i hope you all have a wonderful week filled with bliss, laughter and growth!!
yoga has always been for me this very special practice and place that i can always go to, to find my balance, my center and all the strength needed to accomplish my dreams. i also love that it involves everything from my heart to my physical body. everything is important and exercising and having a practice that gives everything a space is sacred to me. today was amazing, i think i found a home!!! within walking distance to many fun places!!
sweet dreams my loves!!! i hope you all have a wonderful week filled with bliss, laughter and growth!!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
life lately
walking
exploring
discovering
movement
letting go of the past
uncovering unknown and new ground
eye opening light
peace, silence
playing
taking softly and laughing loudly
saying thank you a lot
planing trips
making lists of places to visit
connecting with plants
missing dear friends
making new friends
spending quality time with great people
creating new circles
new beginnings, tons of them
honoring the cycles in my life
approaching growth holistically
thinking a little, but avoiding over thinking
loving all the doors that are opening
feeling great things approaching, like seedlings about to break out
fascinated with metamorphosis and butterflies
wanting to be close to everything
about to get a city bike and bike to tons of places, slowly and letting the breeze and the wind permeate every cell of my being
exploring
discovering
movement
letting go of the past
uncovering unknown and new ground
eye opening light
peace, silence
playing
taking softly and laughing loudly
saying thank you a lot
planing trips
making lists of places to visit
connecting with plants
missing dear friends
making new friends
spending quality time with great people
creating new circles
new beginnings, tons of them
honoring the cycles in my life
approaching growth holistically
thinking a little, but avoiding over thinking
loving all the doors that are opening
feeling great things approaching, like seedlings about to break out
fascinated with metamorphosis and butterflies
wanting to be close to everything
about to get a city bike and bike to tons of places, slowly and letting the breeze and the wind permeate every cell of my being
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
patience, family and green cards
yesterday, finally we received our green cards. after 8 years of being here, we are now permanent residents. i was home with dad and he came to me and asked me to take him where mom was, at her friend's baby shower. i looked puzzled for a second and he looked at me very seriously and said this is the only thing i will ever ask you. then, he gave me an envelop. i was skyping with mike, i opened it, my green card. i got to celebrate with mike long distance, what a perfect moment. i was happy to be able to share this significant moment with mike, he is such an important and amazing person in my life, i can always count on his support. he is the first person i want to visit after going to colombia for christmas. so i am planning on going to northern ireland in the spring of next year!!! mike also likes gardening, so i am excited to see him and his garden and maybe plant some beautiful seeds and seedlings with him.
then i got to masterpiece a surprise with dad. this is one very important thing about him. he loves surprises especially if they are for mom and grandma. dad's face lit up when i was looking for my mom's friend phone number. we grabbed a bottle of champagne. we always keep champagne in the fridge for celebrations. off we went to surprise mom, i wanted to bring mom flowers, but dad said i don't want to loose any time doing anything, i want to be with your mom. wow dad is amazing!!! we called my sister on our way. i heard dad's voice breaking up, i turned around and i saw a couple of tears running down his face. i love when people allow themselves to be touched and moved and are not scared to show their emotions. i felt like witnessing and being part of that moment with dad was such a special treasure that i will always remember.
we got to my mom's friend house. dad hugged and kissed mom. i cried while watching. i hugged mom and cried some more. yes!!! we are free again.
i had a little revelation yesterday. see lately when i am moved i cry. so i thought during my trip to colombia i would cry and cry and cry of joy off course. not one tear came out. i came back to the states and i cried when i had to go through immigration and then yesterday again. i understood yesterday, that my tears here where a sign of liberation, of breaking free from oppression, things i do not experience in the andean soil. i love the sound of "chains breaking"
one more step in the direction of liberation and illuminations. for the sake of all living beings let's break free of all forms of oppression and enjoy our lives together in peace, harmony, joy and love. i am so grateful to have such dedicated and loving parents. our family is not perfect, everyday we grow, but always at the base we have love and they provide me with a sense of security that is priceless and grounding. my family is a warm and fuzzy blanket of love.
then i got to masterpiece a surprise with dad. this is one very important thing about him. he loves surprises especially if they are for mom and grandma. dad's face lit up when i was looking for my mom's friend phone number. we grabbed a bottle of champagne. we always keep champagne in the fridge for celebrations. off we went to surprise mom, i wanted to bring mom flowers, but dad said i don't want to loose any time doing anything, i want to be with your mom. wow dad is amazing!!! we called my sister on our way. i heard dad's voice breaking up, i turned around and i saw a couple of tears running down his face. i love when people allow themselves to be touched and moved and are not scared to show their emotions. i felt like witnessing and being part of that moment with dad was such a special treasure that i will always remember.
we got to my mom's friend house. dad hugged and kissed mom. i cried while watching. i hugged mom and cried some more. yes!!! we are free again.
i had a little revelation yesterday. see lately when i am moved i cry. so i thought during my trip to colombia i would cry and cry and cry of joy off course. not one tear came out. i came back to the states and i cried when i had to go through immigration and then yesterday again. i understood yesterday, that my tears here where a sign of liberation, of breaking free from oppression, things i do not experience in the andean soil. i love the sound of "chains breaking"
one more step in the direction of liberation and illuminations. for the sake of all living beings let's break free of all forms of oppression and enjoy our lives together in peace, harmony, joy and love. i am so grateful to have such dedicated and loving parents. our family is not perfect, everyday we grow, but always at the base we have love and they provide me with a sense of security that is priceless and grounding. my family is a warm and fuzzy blanket of love.
Friday, September 10, 2010
consumption
i am trying to simplify my life and to be very mindful of the things that i buy. to be honest, i was a little worried when i went to colombia. i go crazy over colombian arts and crafts, i think it's one of my consumption weaknesses. i didn't buy any jewelry, earrings or necklaces, trying to reduce direct support from mining of any metals, even if it's just aluminum in earring hoops... i am finding that i don't really miss owning and/or buying things and that it's liberating to spend that time with people i love, instead if thinking that i want to go shopping either for me or for people. i hope that the people in my life are understanding and don't take this personally, so far everyone has been really understanding which i deeply appreciate. i am happy to share with you a list of what i bought during my trip, i think i did pretty good considering what i would had bought in the past
1 pair of shoes (made out of molas, entirely fabric, no leather)
1 cumbia (colombian floklore) dance outfit
5 cds (2 for me, 3 for gifts)
1 brownie (for sister),
1 guava paste desert box (for the office)
things that will last for a long time, stories, memories, pictures, unlimited appreciation for the beautiful family and friends that i have in my life
ok, on the sad note and as a token of transparency. i recently bought a new phone to replace the old one that died on me. i did consider not having a cel phone, which is something that i want to consider in the future, but i wasn't quite ready for that yet. i will share with you, next time the question comes in, whenever this phone dies on me. hopefully not soon :)
i will keep you posted on future consumption!!!! reducing consumption to have more time to play and enjoy my life is sooo worth it!!
1 pair of shoes (made out of molas, entirely fabric, no leather)
1 cumbia (colombian floklore) dance outfit
5 cds (2 for me, 3 for gifts)
1 brownie (for sister),
1 guava paste desert box (for the office)
things that will last for a long time, stories, memories, pictures, unlimited appreciation for the beautiful family and friends that i have in my life
ok, on the sad note and as a token of transparency. i recently bought a new phone to replace the old one that died on me. i did consider not having a cel phone, which is something that i want to consider in the future, but i wasn't quite ready for that yet. i will share with you, next time the question comes in, whenever this phone dies on me. hopefully not soon :)
i will keep you posted on future consumption!!!! reducing consumption to have more time to play and enjoy my life is sooo worth it!!
gardens and flowers
i am slowing down, i have been slowing down a little more every week and listening more. deconstructing urban pace and relearning cyclical natural rhythms in my heart. i love that i work in a garden, i want to make time each day to take even if a small walk, i want to get to know many plants and notice their fruit and flower blooming cycles. it makes me really happy when people share amazing things about plants. today, a friend shared that she had noticed that the cannonball tree had just started to bloom and that it only blooms in the lower part of the tree. it's such a delicate flower with such an interesting shape. we tried to hold fallen flowers as we walked back to the office and the petals would just gently fall. it reminded me of the pull of nature to close cycles, to be close to the ground to decompose and give life again. when i let go, i allow the universe to have a new beginning. i am the ground, the soil, the petal, the flower, the tree, we are all interconnected. i am you, animal, plant, mineral, water, air, soil, fire, sky, sun and moon.
i want to learn more, reclaim my forgotten journal. I remember when i dreamt of working with plants and when that seemed a far away dream, now i am beginning that path. it's incredible to see life unfold at the perfect time, when i surrender and i give my all without expectations and attachments. i have to remind myself that i am perfect the way i am and in that same way with the sincerity of my heart i will accomplish any and all my dreams. i want to start a learning journal about plants, draw and write observations, poems and inspirations. I am grateful to be able to work in a place where people care about their environment, about plants and where it's easy to hear someone that is really excited about gardening. i am happy to be in an environment where i can keep pushing my curiosity to learn new things and deepen my understanding of the natural world.
i have also seen birds at the garden, great egrets, ibis, hawks and cardinals. i am excited to begin sharing more about plants at the garden with you and to share my inner journey as i dig into the soil of gardens, flowers and plants.
i want to learn more, reclaim my forgotten journal. I remember when i dreamt of working with plants and when that seemed a far away dream, now i am beginning that path. it's incredible to see life unfold at the perfect time, when i surrender and i give my all without expectations and attachments. i have to remind myself that i am perfect the way i am and in that same way with the sincerity of my heart i will accomplish any and all my dreams. i want to start a learning journal about plants, draw and write observations, poems and inspirations. I am grateful to be able to work in a place where people care about their environment, about plants and where it's easy to hear someone that is really excited about gardening. i am happy to be in an environment where i can keep pushing my curiosity to learn new things and deepen my understanding of the natural world.
i have also seen birds at the garden, great egrets, ibis, hawks and cardinals. i am excited to begin sharing more about plants at the garden with you and to share my inner journey as i dig into the soil of gardens, flowers and plants.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
colombia
I had let go of any expectations of my trip to Colombia. Life is so unexpected and I can still remember 8 years ago, when in a matter of a couple of weeks my whole life changed and I moved to the States. I went to Colombia 8 months later and would have never imagined that it would be over 7 years since I would be able to come back.
I felt taken cared of every single moment I was in Colombia. I was deeply touched to see loved ones and how easy and natural it was to transition into things. It felt like I had never left... I have an infinite appreciation and gratefulness to know that I have an amazing family and great friends that love me unconditionally. Relationships based on unconditional love are like a garden that needs to be cultivated, in that same way during these last 8 years loved ones back home have constantly showered me with love and care. A letter, a call, a word of encouragement can cultivate so many great things. I am, because you are and when I share with you my life, my heart expands, grows and rejoices.
I really enjoyed being in the countryside and I am trying to learn and recover colombian folklore. I learned to follow my heart and to prioritize my time during my short visit. I was happy to choose to spend time with people I love without rushing from one place to another. There are many people I did not get a chance to see and places I love I did not get to visit, but I know I will be back soon, to give everyone the best that I know to give. I am proud of my heritage. The andean mountains will always be part of every single cell in my being. sitting in the grass of the andean mountains, i recover a soft part of my heart where freedom resides. witnessing traditions and giving and receiving love my roots became stronger and i felt grounded.
this trip was like a dream, a dream come true! next colombian stops: la sierra nevada de santa marta, villa de leyva and many wild and colorful places!
I felt taken cared of every single moment I was in Colombia. I was deeply touched to see loved ones and how easy and natural it was to transition into things. It felt like I had never left... I have an infinite appreciation and gratefulness to know that I have an amazing family and great friends that love me unconditionally. Relationships based on unconditional love are like a garden that needs to be cultivated, in that same way during these last 8 years loved ones back home have constantly showered me with love and care. A letter, a call, a word of encouragement can cultivate so many great things. I am, because you are and when I share with you my life, my heart expands, grows and rejoices.
I really enjoyed being in the countryside and I am trying to learn and recover colombian folklore. I learned to follow my heart and to prioritize my time during my short visit. I was happy to choose to spend time with people I love without rushing from one place to another. There are many people I did not get a chance to see and places I love I did not get to visit, but I know I will be back soon, to give everyone the best that I know to give. I am proud of my heritage. The andean mountains will always be part of every single cell in my being. sitting in the grass of the andean mountains, i recover a soft part of my heart where freedom resides. witnessing traditions and giving and receiving love my roots became stronger and i felt grounded.
this trip was like a dream, a dream come true! next colombian stops: la sierra nevada de santa marta, villa de leyva and many wild and colorful places!
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