I’m not sure what lead me there, But I was being lead,I was happy to follow. (Today was the day I felt ready to face my newly found fear of stillness.) I brought myself to a treasured nook of mine in the city. A hidden look out point, accessible by foot, home to some of my... Continue Reading →
Fire / Water
You are fire.Flickering,Wild, Untamed. I am water.Ever flowing,Yielding to surroundings. It could have been so much more. We could have been so much more.. No.We could never have been more. You are fire. I am water. We could never last. I rememberSlipping deeper and deeperInto the abyss of stillness.10 days of silence, 10 days of Vipassana.Cued to observe the impermanence,Cued... Continue Reading →
Samhain
There is a place in Edmonton, Where the veil of death and rebirth in my human journey is at it’s thinnest.You would never know, Ordinary and basic, A main road with residential views. A lifeline to central city hubs. Yet for me, I freeze as I get closer to it, I can feel my nervous system begin to shutter. Go left, Meet... Continue Reading →
Streets of Phnom Penh
I have to confess, every day spent in Asia I fall deeper in love with two wheeler's and the humans who ride them. My favorite is the magical combination of a man dressed in business attire, but sleeves rolled up, weaving through traffic like malleable water. I also could "street watch" in Asia for hours.... Continue Reading →
Cambodia
Due to Thailand immigration laws, I needed to leave the country so I can obtain another 30 day visa. Two days ago, I had everything figured out to fly into Penang Malaysia- a cute lil artistic nook named George town. It felt safe. A go-to for many ashram students needing a place to go. All... Continue Reading →