ebb and flow

It seems that people are still checking in on me here, so I thought I'd write an update.

It's nice to be at Esalen for the holidays. Christmas comes and goes. Everything more or less stays the same. Sure there were Christmas carols, but mostly it was just another day at Esalen. I'm grateful for the gifts I'm constantly being given at Esalen, the friendships, the conversations, and the constant ebb and flow of the ocean and life all around me.

I participated in a sweat lodge ceremony a few weeks ago. In the same day I went on an 8 mile hike along the coast and later danced into the night to some amazing live jazz by musicians from New Orleans. My life and my heart are full.

Last week Esalen was closed completely to the public. With only the staff at Esalen, we're invited to let loose. The week started with a party at the hot tubs. Incredible DJ's like Laird and Brother to drop a few names showed up with their bad ass beats. Sea goddesses covered in seaweed, silk dancers hanging from the trees, faerie poets reinforcing the fact that "breathe is life." It was one of the those amazing nights that you never want to end.... And then came the sunrise. Glorious.

This weekend is New Year's. As I look back at 2005, I think it's been one of the best, most transformative years of my life. Now it seems that life is finally beginning to move forward for me. I'm excited to start this new year. I feel like I have a lot to accomplish, and it's scary and a little intimidating, but I'm up for the challenge.

Have a very safe and happy New Year friends.