The second poem I wrote on the morning of the last day of the retreat. It sums up the love I felt for all those around me and the gratitude I had (and still have) for my experiences that week.

My third trip to Esalen and my second retreat was about mindfulness and self compassion. All week I wrote morning and evening pages about my experience in the classes and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share this poem with the group. I was floored and overcome by the incredible positive responses I received. I was able to feel connected to everyone in the class and it filled me.

My second trip to Esalen was a self guided experience and it was full of curiosity and excitement to write. This morning mood summed up all my good feels that wonderful weekend.

The last night of my first trip to Esalen retreat center in Big Sur. This first retreat literally changed my life. I was able to reconnect my mind, body and soul and thereby allowing myself to move more authentically through the world.