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Temazcal
I left the house on my bicycle under the glow of the full moon last weekend to participate in a Temazcal. The ancient Mayans held Temazcals before battle to strengthen the warriors and cleanse their body and spirit. Now, we use them similarly but to enter the battles of every day modern life. (more…)
Rainy Days
It is a rainy day at the beach. Nice. Nice for me anyway. Because I know it will stop. And I know where all the leaks are in my house. And I can make a wish on the rainbow that will most certainly arrive in an hour or two. Plus, I already had my yoga practice. and I walked the dogs on the beach in between storms with no one except us and the drift wood, lots of it. It seems to come from everywhere: whole trees, parts of trees, parts of buildings and parts of ships. Each piece talks to me if I stop to look closely, if I don’t run from the rain. Each piece tells a story with its barnacles, the moss and the places where it has been worn smooth by, I imagine, the reef and the waves. (more…)
Change of Pace
This morning I thought I would step out of my routine. I generally waken early and do my things: a yoga class or writing with a coffee. But today, I decided to ride my bike to a nearby cenote. It felt good to break up my routine as I headed up the beach road on my rusty pink bike. It wasn’t that early, just about 8. But the culture here isn’t an early one. I had the road to myself and they were just opening the gate at the cenote as I arrived. The gentleman opening was sleepy eyed but greeted me pleasantly. (more…)