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Hiking Kileau Iki crater The clouds covered the sun, Rain sprinkled, cooling waters, In need of rain, invite the blessings, Seeing steam last time I hiked it, Surprising to note it was a lake of lava, Just in 1959… Ranger said it was safe, How does he know? There is steam rising From the cinderContinue reading “Quick words after hiking in Volcanoes”

Continuing yesterday’s long day… I left Volcanoes National Park and drove mainly downhill to Pahala. This is a small town which used to be a huge sugar cane plantation – meaning it has shrunk over the years. I went there because I wanted to visit Wood Valley Temple. This is a small, yet gorgeous TibetanContinue reading “a mystic in paradise, part six, Taking in Nourishment”

Hello Dear Ones, Today was a long one… if you are keeping track, I awoke at 4:45 am. Unable to go back to sleep, I did some yoga for the liver and gall bladder meridians. That is really good stuff – from Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers. I’m still feeling in the IT bands (runningContinue reading “A Mystic in Paradise, pt 5.5, Impermanence up close and personal”

Hello Dear Readers, I got to do some potent dreamwork. That is one of my intentions for being here on the Big Island. Of course, that means I woke up at 2:30 (having had a juicy dream to sit with and massage the meaning out of). Then I didn’t go back to sleep… until 5Continue reading “A Mystic in Paradise, pt five, Dream Work & Jet Lag”

Hello Dear Readers, I arrived yesterday on the Big Island of Hawai’i. This was after being on planes for 11 hours, and having a total of 6 hours of layovers. Yesterday, I was exhausted toward the end of the “day” – due to my being five hours behind East Coast time in Hawai’i. The dayContinue reading “Mystic in Paradise, pt four, Let Yourself Receive”

Local spirits, ancestors, beings unknown and unseen, I apologize for my traumatized white ancestors. I apologize for a trauma-oriented culture of taking what doesn’t belong to me, of assuming that I can take what I want, assuming that I know what is best, assuming that my needs take precedence over my neighbors and the land.Continue reading “a mystic in paradise, part 3.5, apologies”

Hello Dear Ones, Here are some intentions I plan to hold while in Hawaii (go back and view the previous three posts for more on my trip, thoughts, and ruminating). While I have a ton of maturing and growth yet to do, I have already completed a good amount. In order to keep in touchContinue reading “A mystic in paradise, pt 3, no longer secret intentions”

Hello Dear Ones, If you are keeping track of these posts, you will know I am heading to Hawai’i soon. I am quite excited about this, and honestly, a little nervous. I have not flown since 2017… and certainly not since Covid’s shenanigans! I spoke to a friend recently, whose opinions I deeply respect. TheyContinue reading “A Mystic in Paradise, part 2.5, Deep Respect”

Hello Dear Readers, Writing this still a month ahead of time of my trip to Hawai’i, perhaps I am beginning to realize paradise is where you make it. I am very fortunate to be a member of a dynamic meditation group. Each week we explore one of many spiritual avenues – shamanic journeying, 5-element TaoistContinue reading “A Mystic in Paradise, part two, Finding Paradise Within”