Deven’s Journey

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

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

The ocean waters wear the personality of the sky colors. While I have always been enamored with the deep blue of the sky on a sunny, crisp day and also vibrant hues of the orange, red, and yellow colors at … Read More

There is a lighthearted child in me with playfulness to enjoy small things in life, curiosity to soak up new ideas, an openness to embrace new possibilities, boundless optimism to expect positive things, and spontaneity to go with the flow … Read More

It is a blessing to live among the mountains in Southern California. The number of options for hiking trails within a one-hour drive radius is virtually limitless. The weather is arid, so the hills are brown save for a few … Read More

Yesterday morning, I read a poem from Steve Taylor’s The Clear Light – Making the Human Race Whole. This post is my ripples while thinking about it.

The medical research shows that the acts of giving, kindness, and helping others do wonder to the giver. There are ripples from inside that have a soothing, calming effect on me when I give. It can decrease cortisol, a stress … Read More

We always had an intrigue to visit Calgary and the Canadian Rockies in the wintertime. How would it all look when snow and ice cover everything in white? When Timish and Alpabhabhi invited us, the fun of family time made … Read More

I think dreams and ambitions can spring positive vibes, give a purpose/direction to my thinking, and expand my horizons. Goals can sharpen the focus and fuel the drive to make things happen. However, I can think of times in the … Read More

We had an opportunity to spend three days in the Bryce Canyon National Park. We also got a chance to stop by the Zion National Park while driving up. While it is always rejuvenating to be close to nature, I … Read More