My fathers death by all means. Changed my whole entire perspective on life. I truly appreciate life and those I love dearly. I am more patient and compassionate with humankind. I value and savor every moment life has to offer and don't take things for granted anymore. I have more courage and hope. I stopped complaining and feeling sorry for myself and truly value the beauty of life. 

It really does work! I am finding that one one the key components though is you must stay focused on your desired attraction. This allows the Universe to deliver. When we waver back and forth it gets confused and therefore cannot respond with our request. We have to give it time, believe and trust that it is on it's way to us. 

If some nice person would back up my computer for me! :~

Just got back from India. I was there for 3 months doing Yoga Teacher Training. It was amazing. India completly transformed me in so many ways. I am blessed to be so affected by such a country and have such a beautiful experience. So much to write and so much to sort out. Will be back later to share. Om Shanti!

Om Shanti

Greetings! If anyone is traveling on or before Sept. 4th, 2007 plz contact me I have a small credit to give away. The ticket has to be newly booked and start of travel on or before Sept 4th. Cheers!

Santosha is the 2nd Niyama or observances, meaning contentment. It is imperiously necessary to accept joy whatever life offers here and now, without uselessly spending energy living in the past or fantasizng about the future. It's about lightening up and giving up the struggle. Not passing judgement on whether a situation is either right or wrong, good or bad. We doubt that the Universe has our best interest in store when things don't go our way. It is very difficult to detatch our egos from the result. We are so conditioned to needing to having our way, if this does not happen we suffer from disappointment, anger and even frustration. The miracle happens when we just let go and trust that the outcome is in our highest good. Easier said than done. We all live off our goals, deadlines and daily demands. When something goes wrong it could easily blow our day. When I catch myself getting frustrated when something doesn't go as plan I try to remember some very helpful stories. Like maybe that really old person driving slow, or the friend who just needs to talk right now, is preventing me from being in a really terrbile car accident. Or maybe it just didn't work out with that special someone when in all reality it was a blessing because if you were with that person; then you wouldn't be available for the right person who just happen to show up. And what about all those people who missed their bus, or their child had an "accident", or spilled coffee, caused all those blessed souls to not get to work in time the day of 9/11? Contenment is a choice, it's all perception. What will you choose?

After talking with my friend tonight (who by the way lost both her parents in a matter of 2 years) about how I have been feeling lately, she pointed out something very real. After experiencing a death you just feel completly gutted and unlike yourself. It's as if you are watching yourself in a movie. All the emotions comming and going like waves as I watch people continue living their "normal" lives. I somehow sit back with a bit of envy wishing that death never entered my life. Then I realize everything has changed, I have changed. It''s as if your mind and your soul have been stretched beyond their limits and you can't go back and remain your previous shape. I don't fit into my old life anymore. I once used to live a superficial life, with frivolous concerns. Now I live a very deep profound life that is forever transformed. It's as if putting on a new pair of glasses. I don't view my friends, family, or life the same. I feel even more inspired than ever to pursure my dreams and surround myself with like minded people. I feel compelled to live life fullly with no fears. It's as if the bar has been raised and I must enter the new chapter, the new contract in my life. ~~~~~Grief is unmerciful to all those who pass through it's doors. There are no restrictions to it's unyielding powerful shadow; not age, race, belief, rich or poor are released from it's mighty grips.~~~~~~~~~

Out of the many lessons I have learned lately one of them is to slow down. Which has always been hard for me. If I am not "doing" I feel unproductive and like the whole world is progressing and I am not. A pause in life's journey does not mean that nothing is happening. In reality, it is a divine opportunity to be present and catch up with all that is going on. I't like hitting the pause button on the video machine. Everything stops, no picture, no sound. It's as if the images and sounds of life must come to a halt if you want to have a clear picture abot what to do next. My yoga teacher said the other day if you dont' "stay" too long in an asana you miss what it has to teach you. It's the same in life. When things get tough I have a tendency to want to walk out of it because it's uncomfortable. This is why I love yoga so much. The practice has so much to teach me about how to life the life I want. These days I push myself beyond the awkward and uncomfortable feelings and know growth and progession are taking place. Beautiful things happen when we just show up and pay attention! Om Shanti!

Greetings! I looking to chat with people who have been to India, and who would be willing to share their experience. I am going to Mysore in October to do Yoga teacher training. I know there is alot of yogi's out there so please some forth! Cheers, Dharmalicous