At Journey’s End

At Journey’s End

  The lessons that creep in after a trip or journey are said to be the most important. I guess I should write a 10 biggest lessons learned from my journey, but you know, it’s really all one BIG lesson that boils down to a single word. People. I talked about...
The Ziggurat & The Labyrinth

The Ziggurat & The Labyrinth

  This post is out of chronological order for reasons that will become quite obvious. But, during my travels, I took a little side trip to visit a friend for a few days. Unfortunately, my friend already had plans and being a good friend went out of their way to see if...
Momma, I’m Coming Home

Momma, I’m Coming Home

  “It’s chilly,” I think as I make my way out to the main street surrounding the city. It’s only a short walk to the restaurant I’ve gotten used to eating dinner at. It’s kind of a street stall, really. They put tables and chairs in the road....
It’s Around The Corner

It’s Around The Corner

  If you wander around long enough, you find what you’re looking for. There’s no better way to illustrate this concept than trying to find places in a foreign city you’ve never been to – and don’t speak the language. Know It When You See It One...
Stranger In Paradise

Stranger In Paradise

  Hawaii was weird. Even looking back on it, Hawaii was… weird. Oh, it was beautiful! Hawaii is paradise. You take a picture of an amazing view, turn the camera around for a selfie, and there behind you is another beautiful view. Unless you’ve been there,...
Life Is Hard

Life Is Hard

  The first day in Vipassana meditation is kind of cool. I mean, you don’t actually meditate the whole time. But, you’re really excited to start receiving the effects of meditation. Then, day two: It’s work. It’s HARD work. It’s really...