HAPPY NEW YEAR! IT’S 2024!

Can you believe it?

And I’m back from my trip across the world . . . India. In my last letter I mentioned that I saved the money and was going BUSINESS CLASS!

Wow . . . I’m now thoroughly spoiled. I had my own little cubicle, and the steward brought me a cushion to cover my whole chair when I laid it out flat in the middle of the night . . . and I slept and slept . . . just like being in bed. On arriving in India, 20 hours later, I felt refreshed and vibrant. Yup, I’ll probably never do a long trip without Business Class tickets.

So, friends are asking me: “What really stands out for you on the trip?” Oh, there were so many things that stand out . . . starting with traveling on the streets of New Dehli.

First, were the heartwarming interactions I had with my spiritual teacher, Baba Ji. Each time my heart would start to warm up and would expand all over my body. The advice He offered in response to my questions was exactly what I needed to hear at this time in my life challenges. And He always makes me laugh and lighten up. This time He startled me at the end of our conversation with:

“AND KEEP ON DANCING!”

Then, as I walked out of the meeting hall, a lady walking beside me said: “Didn’t Baba Ji tell you to keep dancing?” “Yes,” I responded, “but I don’t know any dancers here this year.” She said: “Well, I’m a Gopi dancer, and I’m on my way to rehearsal. Come on.” And I went . . . and I loved it!

So what is Gopi Dance? It was founded it was by a famous Hindu dancer/theater performer: Gopi Krishna. It seems he modernized, speeded up, and performed a whole new exciting type of Indian dance. It was much like what we call Jazz Dance, in theater performances, that took Ballet to a whole new level in the US. The audiences loved it in both countries!

Anyway, dancing for our grinning Baba Ji in our annual Foreigner’s Christmas Show was another HIGHLIGHT of the trip.

There were more. It opens my heart again to share them with you. So, ask me later about my three days in the Beas Hospital, with COVID, and dancing with the nurses and doctors there! Or ask about our week in the Aurobindo Ashram and all the places we visited there.

I traveled with two old friends, Robert and Carola Intersimone. They are very experienced travelers and introduced me to new ways of experiencing India.

I so recommend to everyone, to go on a trip to a foreign country if you have the chance! It gives one such a bigger perspective of our own country to see it in the eyes of others across the world. I’m proud to be an American!

I do want to mention that I met so many people from so many different countries that were dreading this upcoming year. Yes, across the world, countries are struggling with wars, violence, terrorism, financial upheaval, and here, in the US, our political system seems to be exploding in many directions.

When Baba Ji was asked about it, he agreed that “Yes, this year will be harder”, but then he went on to say how important it is for each of us to “find our peace inside”! And He emphasized how important Meditation is to keep us calm . . . keep our hearts open . . . stay present to each moment and whatever decisions we must make right then . . . not worrying about weeks and months into the future. He said: “Stay Positive! Don’t come from Fear! Be Happy! This is how we can change the world.” Great advice, right?

So now I’m home . . . spending time with my sweet, supportive husband. Baba Ji told me that, at this time of our lives . . . our 80’s (Robert is almost 90!), it’s a time to deepen our friendship . . . take care of each other and enjoy our time together . . . PLAY! Cool, huh? Aging can be fun!

Now that I’m home, I’ve started seeing clients again, one day a week, on Fridays. As most of you know, I work with a combination of the many things I’ve studied: Craniosacral, Lymphatic, Essential Oils, Polarity, Deep Tissue, Massage Therapies and more. I love the work. I love the people I get to share it with. And watching friends HEAL simply warms my heart.

Since I’m only working on Fridays now, with my Semi-retirement, please call early if you’d like to get in. My number is 719-684-0112. Texting is the quickest was to get ahold of me.

AndI’m so sorry to confess . . . that with all the commotion of the trip and Christmas, and family . . . I have been BAD at picking up messages for the two months. Please forgive me. I am starting to go through all messages, texts, emails, so if you left a message, you’ll be hearing from me. Again, I apologize for the delay. You are important to me and I look forward to seeing you!

My Tune-up Schedule can be found here.