Home for the Holidays
I arrived home yesterday, putting an end (for now) to my travels and to this whirlwind chapter of my life. My international travels lasted just shy of half a y...
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Bali
How can you know whether you chose the stairs to heaven or the way to hell? Quite easily. How do you feel? Is peace in your awareness? –A Course in Mir...
Viszlat, Magyarorszag!
This is the end, my friends… Well, an end, anyway. I leave Hungary today with many fond memories, new friends, a bit of sorrow, some trepidation, and exc...
News From the Farm Front
Oh, what a week… The recent craziness around here came to a relative end on Wednesday as 6 of the volunteers left, leaving just myself and the Belgian gi...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 28
In day 28, Warren tells us “there are no shortcuts to maturity.” You don’t become infinitely patient, compassionate, loving, faithful, honest...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 27
Okay, so you’ve burned yourself out on something you’ve decided is no good for you. You want to give it up, but it still tempts you. Warren offers...
Enjoying the Present Moment
Before coming to Budapest, I researched language schools and dance schools in the area. I intended to sign up for group Hungarian lessons starting first thing ...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 25
In day 25, Warren asserts that we are “transformed by trouble” and “God has a purpose behind every problem.” I declare a wholehearted &#...
The Unknown Approaches
Being back in Portland, the full weight of my reality hit me. This is my last stop before I leave for Rio. Yesterday, when I was still in Seattle, it was easy...
Moving Day
Well, today was the day the last couple of weeks have all been building toward: moving day. I stayed up late last night packing up the last remaining items, an...