Life always has the best ways of surprising us. We meet people along our journey and may not know the impact we’ve made on them or the reason they came into our lives until much later. There is so much fun, adventure, love, and backstory to the roots of this Nicaragua Wellness Retreat I will be hosting from April 25, 2015 - May 2, 2015. And I invite you to join us!
Read MoreSo many lessons have been learned and I realize the impact that each and every pioneer had on me. Relationships of any kind are invitations for growth and evolution towards our highest selves. They allow for reflection and propose an opportunity to look within at areas we may need to work on. I am connected with each and every pioneer simply because we shared the same space. Sharing space with people has an effect on us whether we realize it or not. This week’s blog reflects on the relationships I shared in Utopia.
Read MoreIt’s now two days post the cancellation of Utopia and I’m still processing. I’m still insulated— sitting here in solitude at the desk in my hotel room in Valencia, CA. I haven’t watched any episodes or web clips yet—there is a part of me that wonders if I ever will. I’m at peace in this very moment and excited for the journey ahead.
Read MoreI can finally share my whereabouts for the next year... I'm in Utopia! This may be the ultimate adventure yet. Please join me for the journey as I work together with 14 strangers to create our ideal society. Tune into FOX September 7th at 8pm for the series premiere of Utopia.
Read MoreToday I go off the grid for potentially up to one year. No cell phone, no social media, and little communication with the outside world. This sounds a bit like some of the other adventures I’ve taken this year—first there was 10 days of silence, then 18 days in the Amazon, and now a year…
Read MoreThis morning I awoke with a gasp to the stifling summer heat in the air. I rolled over and saw it was 4:30am. A smile spread across my face because I knew the sun had yet to begin her ascent. I grabbed a sweater and climbed the winding staircase to the rooftop. The warm breeze kissed my legs as I stepped out onto the terrace. There, dazzling in front of me, was the Manhattan skyline— a concrete jungle full of dreams and chaos. “Oh the love/hate relationship I have with this city,” I thought for a moment, and then as the sunrise began, the pink lights in the sky robbed all of my attention.
Read MoreI’m a free spirit. That means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Yesterday, lying under a tree seeking refuge from the sun, a handsome photographer told me about Plato’s The Allegory of the Caves, and it sparked a sense of deeper compassion for every person I meet. I live in a cave that is a creation of my life experiences. No two caves are the same and thus the way I experience life and define free spirit is likely different from yours.
Read MoreImagine being 10 days with no cell phone, computer or Internet. Imagine 10 days of silence, no talking or gesturing. Imagine 10 days of solitude, no hugs or physical contact with another person, or yourself. Imagine 10 days of no reading, writing, games or anything to keep you occupied. Imagine 10 days of mediating for 10 hours a day, rising at 4am and retiring at 9pm. I did it. And despite not being a fan of rules, I followed all of them. Ten days of silence, meditation, nature, me, myself, and I was truly amazing. This retreat has changed my life.
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