Are you feeling mindful or is your mind full? We live in a busy world! On the outside, there is so much going on around us that can capture all of our attention. On the inside, our feelings and emotions can change in an instant, and we can get lost in stories that keep replaying in our minds and pull on our hearts. Throughout the day, whether we are kids or adults, we are bombarded with thoughts, distractions and interruptions. The key is to be able to navigate the chaos and

Thirteen adventure seekers had an unforgettable journey through northern Thailand with our fearless leader, Christine Klotz. It is difficult to fully capture the beauty and depth of this experience—it was one of the most all-encompassing trips I have ever taken. In Chiang Rai, we explored breathtaking temples, including the iconic White Temple, symbolizing heaven, and the striking Blue Temple, known as the People’s Temple. We also visited the intriguing Black House, represent

Help Us Make a Difference Six Villages at a Time The floating library distributes school supplies to villages along the Nam Ou River in Laos. This project was launched after our partner observed that many schools lacked basic supplies and textbooks. For this reason, L’ASAS decided to build a floating library capable of storing and distributing school materials while reaching more than 36 villages on a regular basis, with regular follow-up to ensure that the needs of each scho

What can be found in the space between where you are now, and where you want to go? We live most of our lives here between the weight of the past and the promise of the future. And yet we often try to escape the messy middle whenever it arrives. Why? BECAUSE ITS UNCOMFORTABLE. To not “be” yet, to not “know” yet, to not feel free to exist yet.  Here’s the problem - once we reach where we want to go, we often are focused on what is next. We never really reach the finish line. S

In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, finding peace can seem like an impossible pursuit. The constant noise — from...

Spiritual journeys often leave an imprint far deeper than any ordinary vacation. Seeing Machu Picchu for the first time, standing on the...

Traveling to Cusco, Peru, and the Sacred Valley was a truly transformative experience—one that nourished both body and soul. The journey...

A Transformational Journey to Lifelong Wellness I feel like I have found my nirvana on earth with all my favorite activities in one...

Our Peace through Yoga group at Gandhi’s Memorial Site, Delhi, India, March 6, 2025 Traveling to India with a group of eight from Peace...

“Hurt people hurt people”, is a quote that keeps coming up for me over the past few weeks bringing me back to my social work years. This...

Greetings from Banff, Canada. As my seatmate remarked while we flew into Calgary, “No one should leave earth without seeing it.” Our...

“Be careful going in search of adventure…it’s ridiculously easy to find.” William Least Heat-Moon Have you ever heard or read about a...

Guatemala, March 2024 As I sit on my balcony on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, I am awed by the beauty and calmness of the lake and the...

Greetings from the Sivananda Ashram in France.  Over the past two years, it has been a blessing to stay at an abbey with Trappist Monks,...

Morocco… such a magical and vibrant country! Our group of adventurer travelers and I have looked forward to this special journey for over...

“I want to do it. I can do it. I have to do it. I am going to do it---no matter what! No matter what charm, attraction or temptation...

"An inspiring, electrifying place that is not only wild and glorious in its own right, but also truly touches the soul" Happy Holidays,...

A Journey of the Senses France truly is a journey for the senses. The culmination of breathtaking sights, the smell of lavender in the...

Peace begins WITHIN. It is almost daily that we hear some news in the world that can affect our sense of peace, safety, and groundedness....

I hope the title “Forest Bathing” got your attention. Forest Bathing?!! It is a concept that I enjoy seeing baffled looks when it...