November was a month of surprises - I found myself in unexpected places as the recent inner shifts began to manifest in the topside world.  I took some time to reflect, update my website (check out the ongoing changes and additions), travel to Sedona, Arizona for a workshop with Drunvalo Melchizedek (he's the Flower of Life guy; www.onelotus.net) and a quick visit to the Grand Canyon - both long time dreams.  

 

As the days unfolded it felt like the roller coaster ride of the past six months came slowly to a stop.  Much of the confusion, intensity and uncertainty cleared and settled.  While something intrinsic has changed, there is a sense that now is the time to pause, find our feet, and look around to see where we've landed.    

 

And that's a good place to be with the holiday season upon us.  As darkness closes in, Mother Nature in her wisdom gives us permission to slow down and reflect on our deepest truth.  It's easy to lose sight of it in the busyness of our days and the press of materialist values.  The question to keep asking ourselves is this - are our plans in alignment with what we truly value and love in our hearts?  And if not, what needs to change?