I have a good life

This journey that will create distance between us has begun, and each day brings a new challenge - this path filled with more challenges that I would like to take on. And at this time of raging hormones, it has been easy for me to look at all that can possibly go wrong, even when i KNOW that focusing on the big picture (D, Bee and I together, perservering, prospering, loving, living, healthy) is what will make these challenges seem small in this big world. I am blessed to have a God-loving yogi that continues to remind me to focus on 'the prize' with a bright and open heart.

This world seems even larger as I look out the window at snow covered land and barren trees while Dorman prepares to fly even further away to a land filled with many of my favorite things - mango's and coconuts straight from the tree and fish swimming in a clear blue sea!

I feel so blessed to be surrounded by loving family and friends at this life changing time, and will BE HERE, while I am HERE. It also warms my heart at the vision of my children growing up experiencing more than one culture, more than one land.

We face decisions each day that seem like they will break us and I see my friends each with their own journey, their own challenges yet we all seem to make it through ok, maybe not like we dream or hope, but OK. I hope for each of us that we can look at our lives and say "I have a good life" and "I am proud of each challenge I have overcome and greatful for the knowledge I have gained from each community I have been blessed to be a part of"

Sending lots of Love and missing those of you that are not near enough to touch

Shantel

Getting Grounded

For years I have longed for the day when I would return to my coastal birthplace of Stann Creek, Belize. But always seem to find a reason why it was not the right time for me to return.  My excuses varied from not having enough money to feelings that there was still more for me to learn here in the states. My life has been one of a wondering soul, lost in country where opportunities abound, and though I have capitalized on most of the beautiful soul gratifying opportunities in this life. I AM reminded that my life has been dedicated to that of the will of our Lord, my yoga practice is to aid in uniting my will to that of the will of GOD. My purpose is to share the love of God as it flows so effortlessly through me, to every single soul no matter where I roam.

With the conception of baby "Bee" scheduled to join us in this realm where us spiritual beings are having this human experience, I AM even more motivated and inspired to return to my coastal birthplace to get my feet firmly planted into the ground, to regain my footing so to speak. 

Life has provided me with experiences untold, taught me to be good with who I AM, to always send positive vibrations out into the universe and to always love like I have never loved before.

I AM very excited that in this life Shantel and I have done the work that has brought us together and provided us with the blessed opportunity to be loving conscious parents to baby "Bee".  Despite all of the challenges that seem to come out of nowhere, as a team and partners in this life. We are confident and blessed to know that all is well...

One love all the time, be blessed, be love

Dorman

Moving into Creation

The move is so close, yet so many factors out of our control continue to make changes to the planned departure making it feel like it is a lifetime away.

As I prepare to pack up and move back to my roots, Dorman is doing the same.  The creation of life that has already begun is taking us to two separate countries, yet at least on the same continent, before bringing us even closer together than we have ever been.

Since the day Dorman and I met, we were bonded by a common dream.  It seemed that the new life that is on his or her way would require postponing that dream, but looking within, we know this is the perfect opportunity to move forward and celebrate this new beginning without any holding back.  

The list of uncertainties that are on the page of this next chapter trigger fears that make me want to grasp onto any stability or security that opens it's hand.  But I resist, knowing that taking this leap of faith with an open heart and so much love for life is the only way I'll truly appreciate all that unfolds with the turning of each page, each day.

Shantel