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Nepal Trip ~ Day 7: Path of trees, Rest and Reflection

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For lunch today we ate the most delicious stew, filled with meat, some unfamiliar greens, carrots, peas, and potatoes (of course there was a vegetarian stew prepared) and the bread here is delicious and fresh. We have been eating extremely well. On our team we have a cook who prepares all our meals and it… Continue reading Nepal Trip ~ Day 7: Path of trees, Rest and Reflection

Nepal Trip ~ Day 6: The Fire and Reflection

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I have given up everything! This is what I am meditating on today. I am thinking about all that I have given up to be here. I packed up my home, my personal belongings, my books, my altars, my clothes and my beautiful art and just left. I have left New York City to start… Continue reading Nepal Trip ~ Day 6: The Fire and Reflection

Nepal Trip ~ Day 5: What rises… and reflection

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Day 5: What rises… and reflection “Sometimes I give myself the creeps. Sometimes my mind plays tricks on me…” Courtney is so present on this trip. It’s funny how music can just put a person in great spirits or bring up memories from the past or even point you internally to places that you might… Continue reading Nepal Trip ~ Day 5: What rises… and reflection

Nepal Trip ~ Day 4: Day of Ascension and Reflection

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Day 4: Day of Ascension and Reflection Good morning day. Today we begin—this is the day of ascension. We arrived to the bottom of Makalu early and here we were held at base camp until all of the other teams arrived so that we could begin our trek. The daily schedule of climbing is 4… Continue reading Nepal Trip ~ Day 4: Day of Ascension and Reflection

Nepal trip ~ Day 3: Team selection, Today I met and Reflection

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Day 3 ~ Team selection, Today I met and Reflection Today more people have joined the expedition and the energy is incredible. There are climbers and hikers of all levels. Many teams climb Makalu for sport, others climb these mountains as a yearly spiritual experience. Today I met a 70 year old woman who is… Continue reading Nepal trip ~ Day 3: Team selection, Today I met and Reflection

I am thrilled to announce that one of my girls…

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As I get ready to leave my house I wanted to take a moment to send a SHOUT OUT!!! To all the writers, to all the artists, to the educators and activists, to all those who believe in the greatness and potential of our youth... To our children of color... To the familia who supports… Continue reading I am thrilled to announce that one of my girls…