Taking a Sabbatical

What a challenging summer (and year!) this has been for all of us (and especially grief-filled for many who have been affected by the wildfires).  However this year has been for you, I hope that this newsletter finds you healthy, that you're enjoying a respite from the crucible that has been 2020, that you're reveling in these these glorious, fresh October days. I love this time of soaking up the rich sunlight in this exceptionally gorgeous autumn.  The rains have come and cleared the air, and now we can bask in the beauty of the days' rich colors and the nights' cool dew and crispness.  Breathing fresh air!  Such a simple joy has never felt so utterly luxurious. 

This year has brought us (individually and collectively) unavoidable challenges (and thus important lessons) as well as rich opportunities and fresh perspective.  

Through this year of mandated social distancing, I have come to believe more strongly than ever in the supreme, vital importance of human contact, connection, and touch.  I have re-discovered the incredible, healing power of the natural world to bring a sense of peace and trust.  I have been humbled by realizing how grand life is and how simple but sincere my desire to be of service to that majestic Life that we are.