Author Archives: Deven

We had fog today morning, unusual for a day in July. It felt good. As we hiked up to the Santiago Oaks Hills, a cloud passed through not too far from us. The white color filling in the valley view … Read More

I am the Atma – the universal consciousness. I am one and connected with all living beings in that space. When I identify with it, I am the light of the universe. I am the spacious awareness through which happiness, … Read More

The weather has warmed up a little bit more. Today we saw an eclectic range of wildflowers on the Weir Canyon Train. It is incredible how plants sprout even from the cracks in the stone and bring colors. It reminds … Read More

I surrender. I surrender the urge to control, resist, or deny the weather of thoughts, emotions, and feelings flowing through me: I observe them as a witness, and let them pass through me. I surrender to the next moment with … Read More

Medical research and studies show how forgiveness can transform neural circuits in the brain for positive change. When I read books from Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Jon Kabat-zin, and Dr. Joan Borysenko, the insights on mind-body healing and psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) … Read More

I am sharing pictures and videos of mother nature’s magic close to home that we saw for the first time. The mountains are green right now, thanks to the rain. The unusual snow at elevations as low as 1000 feet … Read More

There was thick fog in the morning when we started around 7 am: it is unusual for May. We loved the crispness in the air. It was a quiet morning, and the music of birds felt so soothing. The mountains … Read More

Spontaneity has its fun. Yesterday, we decided to make a quick trip to San Diego. On the way, we stopped by Stratford Court Café in Del Mar for lunch. The ocean was only a block away. I am so glad … Read More

January 14: I am adding to this post today’s hiking experience. It has rained over the past few weeks. The mountains are green. The rain forecast changed, and we got a couple of hours of the window today morning to … Read More

Skiing at Mammoth Mountain was tons of fun. Sometimes on the slopes, the experience soaks up all of my consciousness. I focus on maintaining my posture. My skis are parallel as I slide down and across the slopes. I can … Read More