The other night I had a dream where I was traveling through California. The area was being hit with torrential down pours, and the weather report showed it was to continue for an extended length of time. As we were hiking over muddy paths and roads, that were turning into rivers and washing the ground beneath away, the message that came through was: “It doesn’t matter if your house is made of the best brick, if your foundation is taken out, the whole thing goes.” Such a ...

While in Hawaii, I had the opportunity to swim as a mermaid. It sounded so magical. I had dreams about it before I arrived. I saw myself frolicking in the water with freedom and ease, a pure natural. I had grace, I had speed, I had finesse! Then came my moment… no longer a dream, but a reality as I sat on the edge of the boat with my tail hanging off the side. ‘Are you ready?,’ I was asked, before being dropped into the sea. I looked down at the ocean I had just finished ...

My recent Hawaiian adventure, albeit short, offered me many lessons leaving me forever changed. One came in the early morning, as I ventured into the ocean by myself. I learned of the beautiful Hawaiian temple, Ahuʻena Heiau, located in the ocean in front of my hotel. I was told it was a sacred place you could approach to ceremonially ‘make a sacrifice.’ I long awaited this lifetime adventure, and was willing to fully experience all I could. I was ready to transform, so learning ...

Years ago, while walking with a friend I was visiting in beautiful Key West, I abruptly stopped in my tracks. There in front of me, making his way across the sidewalk, was a cute, little snail. I paused and admired him for a while, then we continued on our way. Upon finishing up our errand and heading back, I excitedly stated, ‘I wonder how far the snail got!’ I quickly headed over to the area I last saw him, anxious to see the progress he made after all this time. Needless to say, ...