Living with clear purpose, what Japanese call “Ikigai”, is crucial to me living my life, growing, having more to offer other people and living from the present moment!
Inspiration is so much more valuable to me than motivation which is generally trying to force yourself to do something you don’t want to do. Inspiration is effortless!
Live an inspired life!
I got a few messages from people asking if I was OK since it’s been a few days since I posted. Reminder: I am on holiday! So I took a holiday! I did post brief updates on Facebook so please check there as well. I found a lovely family to stay with in Padang Bali! […]
Holiday update…yes, everything is OK! Read More »
A lovely drive from Ubud to Padang Bai yesterday! Traffic wasn’t bad and I didn’t get off on the wrong road this time! There is so much to see on the side of the road passing temples, stone work, wood work, colorful rice fields, statues over the road and lovely forest. If I stopped for
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I stopped by to have Nyoman work on me last night. My back was still a bit sore. He helped a lot and I realized the challenge right now is really tight muscles. So I’m starting each day with more extensive and enjoyable stretching. Much better now. After breakfast here this morning, banana pancake in
Last Day in Ubud…off to Padang Bali tomorrow…dining and relaxing! Read More »
It’s been eleven years since I first visited Bali. After Thailand in the early 2000’s, my first trip overseas, I was hooked. Traveling so much, dealing with constant adaptation, being flexible in the moment, I realized I can travel anywhere. I flexed my schedule and took a quick side trip to Cambodia to see Angkor
Random thoughts on Balinese experience! Read More »
No plans today! Last night, Nyoman worked on me and it was very good! Not much pain, energy good, body warm. Great! This morning, I relaxed with breakfast on my veranda. I was a bit concerned about traffic and driving back to the big Bintang Store for things I forgot yesterday. I went shopping last
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I’ve heard that there are only four names for people in Bali. I’ve also met people who didn’t have one of the four names. So I knew something was up? Today I met Wayan Johny. Wayan for being first born. Johnny a nickname his father gave him. Of course, people often choose an informal name
FYI…primer on names in Bali Read More »
I left my room in Kuala Lumpur before 6:00 am this morning. I was awake so decided to head out early. Everything flowed! The bus was loading when I arrived so I took the SkyBus to the airport. Fare was $12 MYR, roughly $3. Comfortable ride! Roads were empty and the drive described at 1
Bali, I have arrived. Yeck! And “oh wow”! Read More »
Since arriving home three days ago, I’ve taken several days to slowly unpack, rest, be still, hold onto the sense of ease and flow, and savor being reacquainted with my home. I’ve have little effect of any jet lag in spite of nearly 30 hours of travel and a 13 hour time change. One
Expanded, enriched and grateful! Read More »
The days are flowing here and there is less “thinking” or planning necessary for an amazing experience to flow forth. This morning, I was going to take my friend Lisa to see Eddy but she is suffering from Dengue and needed to head back to bed to rest. My friend from Peru, Vanessa, was to
Bali World Of Green Read More »
The thought occurred to me this morning that I’ve already met so many people in two full days here. Part of what I love about travel is new connections and real connections with travelers. I’ve already met people from Finland, Columbia, Norway, Italy, Holland, Australia, Seattle, New York, and India. I’ve heard conversations in Japanese,
Two day connections Read More »
I’m feeling settled in here. In the past two days, I’ve seen old friends, visited old favorite restaurants, had good coffee, relaxed, been massaged, had some more coffee and seen a healer. Yes, I’m feeling like I’m settled into the blessing and openness of Bali. Yay! Today, I woke early to the sounds of the
Settling in to Ubud Read More »
Hello! This is just a quick post to let everyone know I’ve made it. After 35 hours of travel, I arrived at Sandat Bali yesterday afternoon. Lots of smiles and reconnection there! Had dinner with a friend and headed to bed early. Got 11 hours of sleep last night. Feel very good today. Woke with
Hello and welcome along on the next adventure. It’s been four years since I’ve had a long adventure like this. After caring for and getting my elderly parents settled, I’m ready for a break and some exploring. My intent is to start in Bali to see the healers and simply relax for a week or
Adventure overview Read More »
I got this video link today. Amazing. Watch it! A humble authentic singer
Feeling the fear, doing it anyway Read More »
http://youtu.be/sKTjSj_9dVc?t=3s When I stop and consider all the things in my life I love, travel rises toward the top of the list. There are many reasons for this and chief among them is that I feel so alive when traveling. Everything is new. There are no routines. Being present fully with what is, the experience
Living to die or dying to live? The adventure…. Read More »
I’ve used that song by Louis Armstrong in several of my slide shows, photo’s of highlights of my life’s experiences. Take a break from whatever you are doing and enjoy the planet for a couple minutes! Enjoy!
What a wonderful world! Read More »
I’ve been exercising my entire adult life. Lately, since my road bike bit the dust, my primary form of exercise has been mountain biking. For two years now, I’ve hardly ridden. Last summer was a blur of taking care of mom and dad while surviving myself. I got in one trail ride last year. I
Persistence, surrender and listening Read More »
It’s late tonight yet I’ve been stimulated to write a piece before going to sleep. Yesterday, I facilitated my first full-day training in 18 months. Unsure whether or not I wanted to do that any longer, I sat with the invitation for a short time and felt it would be good for me to take
Inner Magnificence…human doing or human being? Read More »
It’ll be two weeks tonight that I arrived back home. And I’m still adjusting. The first few days were a blur as I settled into a “return home” rhythm. I slept when tired, ate when hungry, did nothing, read, shopped, and listened to the rhythm as my body adapted. Slowly, I began sleeping through the
Paths everywhere but which one to follow? Read More »
It’s my last day here. I’ve been up since before the sunrise listening and writing. Now, I’m headed to the pool. Later, I may go for a massage or healing session with Nyoman and have dinner with friends. I know, so many plans for my final day. First, the pool for some reading and relaxing.