Namaste! It is different to be so far away during our holiday time of the year. In truth the spirit of the holidays is something worth carrying within every day of the year. Yet , we get used to the decorations, the planning of family gatherings and the sweet scent of the fireplaces as they lit in the colder nights. I love the spirit of the holiday season and look forward to spending the Christmas holiday back home. As we get closer to Thanksgiving Day, I ponder on all that I am so grateful for and I feel so blessed. I think of everyone back home in Florida, my family, dearyoga and reiki friends and pets. I think of Puerto Rico and Argentina, where most family and friends still reside, and St. John, Brazil, where dear friends now are, and I think of being here. I have encountered the beautiful smiles and faces of so many different nationalities, and I am so grateful for that. I have fed so many stray cats, and also fish! and have developed such a friendly relationship with the birds. New friends have graced my life, my girly best friend here is from the Ukraine and I have learned so much from her. I cherish every moment of her friendship. She is truly a soul sister, it feels like we have known each other for so long! I have recently also met American girls and it is so nice to have a “home” connection here. The opportunity of being here has been possible because of your love, your kindness and your support. I am so very grateful for that and I love sharing the light in this part of our world and being enlightened in so many ways by the experiences granted and the people I have met. I will keep this blog shorter, but just wanted to let every one of you know that I am grateful and blessed by you. Thank you so much for being in my life. You know exactly who you are….If you are reading this, that is YOU. Thank you for your love, support and friendship. May you have a very Happy and beautiful Thanksgiving Celebration! I will be in Thailand this Thursday and will be writing a blog with the experiences learned next week…so stay tuned!
Blessings always!
Ariel