Waking Up In The Jungle and the Love Force

It is a geodesic dome in Costa Rica at Imiloa Institute.  Equipped with electricity, air conditioning and running water in an attached baño. Not quite roughing it. And the other dwellings are situated higher up on the property.  There are bungalows, jungalows, Bali sunset houses and the highest and largest, called Forest Sky.  The latter have their own plunge pools, and vistas looking out onto the Pacific.

The trail to Dome 6 winds down into the jungle. We are surrounded by palms, lush green, sounds of insects – the cicadas’ hum is constant and loud.  Stranger not to even see them, there is such a volume. The dome is very comfortable, an enclosure that feels safe and cozy.  The morning light brings in the day, each night, it is dark, sleeping in the night. 

This is a “reclaim your peace” retreat hosted by Heather Vickery.  A time to rest by having time to be still.  There are offerings, such as somatic movement, journaling, nature, nourishment and free time to be.  Last evening a sound bath that was most profound healing.

This inspires bringing love to community wherever I am.  There are so many that would not afford this. Yet, knowing abundance is available to all, is true.  How to harness that? If it becomes available as concept in thought, so too in reality, I believe. Is it naïve? Perhaps. Yet, my truth, so be it.

There is such possibility and that is what I know.  Everything imagined is real – imagine the good.  What does look like for you?

Intend it as it already is.  Remain open to how the universe brings forth the connections and gifts. Each of us is a unique being with much to give.  One person’s prayer is the answer to an other’s.

I was just handed my morning beverage of choice.  Cocao.  Healing plant medicine. Yes, such blessings. I have much to give and eager to serve.  This is part of my journey. 

Everyone, no matter where, can include a few minutes each day, to pause, to connect with what is inside. There are many humans who go about life never leaving the constant chatter of the mind, just plowing through.  Others who dance with the energy of light and know inner spark more closely. I wish that for everyone, remember the light that is inside. 

And those with limited movement.  With physical challenges.  Oh, great souls, may we care for one another more fully than ever.

Each if us on a journey. Love is a force that connects all of life.  Everyone is capable of loving something.  We often forget to choose love, for ourselves and for one another.

Gratitude, peace, blessings, love. Be curious today.  Breathe in, breathe out. Listen. What are the sounds near and far? 

How can you love and give today? A hug to yourself.  A kindness to a new friend.

Slowing.  Steady.  Breathe. Smile. Be boldly you.

Aho.