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May 6, 20143 min read

Day 41: Un-becoming everything that isn’t really you

Last week I had my first call with my life coach since retiring and we had a lot to catch up on. She didn’t know about my mom…India…Key...

Apr 28, 20143 min read

Day 33: In trying to figure out what I want, I’m realizing a lot about what I don’t want

I’ve only taught a couple of yoga classes and have been trying to figure out if I want to teach or not…and if I do, what kind of teacher...

Apr 24, 20143 min read

Day 29: Unpacking boxes only to discover new emotional baggage

Not sure what inspired me to finally unpack the remaining boxes from the office. Maybe it’s because tomorrow is day 30 which means I’ll...

Apr 19, 20142 min read

Day 24: A lovely day

I did it! Eight days in Key West by myself — a successful solo trip! It has been equal parts reflection…introspection…listening to my...

Apr 18, 20145 min read

Day 23: Whether coincidence, conscious awareness, or subconscious dreaming

I’m not sure how much this reading played into my panic at dinner with the Sweet Swede (Day 22) but hearing that there would be a young...

Apr 17, 20144 min read

Day 22: The omen that changed my life

As I continue reading The Alchemist, I find myself contemplating the omens I’ve been shown and wondering how many I’ve failed to see....

Apr 15, 20144 min read

Day 20: Shit or get off the pot

I don’t know about your grandparents, but mine were/are amazing! I dare say – the best. They were/are kind, loving, and hilarious (my...

Apr 14, 20144 min read

Day 19: Removing obstacles so nothing can defeat this pilgrim

After finding a lovely spot on the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (which might be the best beach in Key West, I’m just...

Apr 13, 20143 min read

Day 18: A pilgrimage of self realization and love

Thanks to an incredibly insightful gift from my friend, Jill (she’s kind of a big deal), I’m reading The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho on my...

Apr 12, 20143 min read

Day 17: Your timing is everything

As she rubbed my hands between hers, the first thing she blurted out was “You’re never on time, BUT you’re always where you’re always...

Apr 11, 20143 min read

Day 16: Not until you learn to love yourself

Just because India didn’t happen, doesn’t mean that some kind of getaway can’t. So here I am in Key West for eight days of sun, fun, and...