If you stay here

you will not learn

because knowledge comes

from learning the lessons

If you stay here

you will not grow

because maturity comes

from pushing your limits

If you stay here

you will not change

because shifting comes

from beautiful movement

If you stay here

you will not realize

because awareness comes

from opening your eyes

If you stay here

you will not shine

because light comes

from the universal flame

If you stay here

you will not breathe

because air comes

from the refre...

I taught a Past Life Regression class last week.  It's amazing the breakthroughs people have - what they see, people they meet again, places they've been in another lifetime.  I usually check in with the attendees at the end of the class to make sure they are okay.

The journey is never a straight path.

It moves in twists and turns,

rough terrains, bumps, potholes,

crossroads, detours and stop signs.

The journey is never a short trip.

Do you have it all?  Did you pack everything?

Make sure you have your umbrella.

You may need it for rainy days.

The journey is never without help.

You'll meet people along the way -

they may travel a short distance

or take the whole trip with you.

The journey is never without hope.

No matter what storm...

My four year old niece just started school.  She so far hasn't finished her lunch twice because she's been too busy chatting to a couple of playmates.  To everyone's relief, she likes it.

I started thinking about my own school experience and realized that my 20 year High School reunion is next year.  It seems like so long ago that I went through my formal education - back to school shopping, buying books at my college bookstore.  Fall officially started for me the first day back in school...