Winter in Goa

Hello Friends,
DEC 3rd, 2009


This is just a short note to say Hello, tell you I continue to be doing well in this fine country and let you know I have a mailing address should you desire to send me some snail mail :)

It's winter here in Goa and I know I will not receive any sympathy from any of you but this means on my morning scooter drives to yoga I have to wear my merino wool and a new thick fleece and wool toque that I, believe it or not, bought here. It's really quite chilly in the mornings and evenings however, it's very refreshing and quite enjoyable. I realize the weather is very relative. The days are still getting quite hot, but much drier, making the mornings and nights seem that much cooler.

My days continue to consist of developing and strengthening my ashtanga yoga practise in a very inspiring atmosphere followed by good home cooking, laundry by hand, relaxing in the hammock, reading and resting. Yeah, I can't complain, that's for sure. I have really slowed down, more than I knew I was capable of. I suppose the culture is rubbing off on that front but all in all, it's very pleasant. It's opened up time and space for reflecting and really for just Being. I guess I really needed this because it continues to feel just right, for now.

I have pondered sharing some of my many thoughts and reflections via a blog but have yet to set it up. I'll work on that!
I also promise to send pictures soon. Real soon.

I hope life is treating each one of you very well!

Did you notice the full moon? Wow. I find that's part of the beauty of granting ourselves time in our lives - we are better able to take in what is around us including nature and all of it's power.
Iain and I hiked up to a most perfect lookout over the ocean to watch the sun setting to the west and the full moon rising to the east. The tide rolled in below us, the swallows came out above us and for one of the first times here there was near silence. It was grand!

Some of you have expressed that you would like to send me snail mail....how nice!
I will be at the same address until mid February so, if you want to write, send me an e-mail andI will give you my address.

And, I love sending postcards so feel free to give me your address and I'll pop one in the mail!

Be well Everyone,
until next time,
much love,
t