A Beautiful, Overdue Farewell & A Warm, Unexpected Greeting
This was to be my final newsletter of Aloha. A farewell to Red Lotus in Hawaii as I wander with the wind to foreign lands, and to Tia, as she and her family head towards other shores.
Like most all of you, it feels as if we have been snow-globe shaken ever since Covid began in 2020. And still, as if the snowflakes are still settling, the future remains wildly uncertain. Partly by choice, partly by circumstance, and partly by the empty, sparkling void of possibility coming to life in surprising ways.
However, I took such a long time to write, that now Tia finds herself back in beautiful Kona, Hawaii, and I find myself on a small, rustic porch by a river and the sea, surrounded by palms and iguanas, on the coast of Mexico. We are both finding our bliss, our calling, our center, through the snow storm of life.
The other day I picked up a new book and the first line was, "On any journey, it is the unplanned happenings that make the trip unique". I smiled. Whether traveling near or far, and we are all on this journey called Life, this space of the 'unplanned' is always one of our greatest teachers, and often our biggest joys.
I'm continually re-minded that the secret sauce of finding the sweet spot amidst the chaos (of life, the world, the moment) is being able to sit in neutrality; a present- moment place of “IT'S OK", as Tia's license plate famously states. Whether we are conscious of it or not, the opportunity exists, perfect in it's placement, and this practice of "it's ok" teaches us to be. And in our being, we grow. I'll be the first to admit it's not easy, and the first to tell you, vale la pena! (It's worth it!).
Iguanas and Pumas ~ Oh My!
“My barn having burned down,
I can now see the moon.”
- Mizuta Masahide
FROM TIA:
Finding the beauty in catastrophe, the moon shining out from behind the burned barn so to speak, has been my motto for the last three months. We “moved” from the Big Island to Oahu to Florida to Washington state all within three months, with two kids in diapers; not to mention strollers, car seats, and many large suitcases. We experienced some very low lows and have come up against all kinds of challenges and discomforts. So in conclusion, after traveling around the country in search of a new home, we realized that home is Hawaii. Hawaii is where we thrive and I only truly understood that by leaving.
Was it all in vain? In hindsight I would say not. There were many beautiful gifts within the chaos that I am forever grateful for- like a visit from my brother who passed, experiencing the autumn in the Pacific Northwest, spending quality time with my family and newest member baby Coco, and truly seeing my biggest lesson of all; to appreciate what is right in front of me.
So, we listened to the call and are back to Big Island. Thank goodness our kids travel well!
CONTACT TIA FOR APPOINTMENTS:
Tia is slowly taking clients again. She is sharing an office space at Lunapule with a friend as she settles back on island. Her goal is to eventually find a place to work from home. A warm aloha and welcome home to Tia and her family!
WEBSITE: www.tiasims.com
Phone: (424) 237-4422
Email: Info@tiasims.com
"I would love to reconnect with you all and continue to share this beautiful medicine."
~Tia Sims, M.Ac., L.Ac.
From Jenni :::
My travels took me first to San Miguel de Allende. A picturesque World Heritage Cultural Site, oozing with Colonial charm. It's a small, thriving city full of artisans, culinary delights, and markets. My son and I fell in love. This took me by surprise, as my love for cities is generally few and far between. I usually view them as nice places to visit, but glad I don't have to live there. In San Miguel the combination of charm, variety, and beauty along with it's small size and the ability to walk everywhere, captivated us. My son is taking Jiu Jitsu and cooking classes and we are both in Spanish school. There is great yoga, organic food, thermal baths, and so much more, yet most of it requires only my feet to get me there.
One day, about four-weeks in, I was on one of my morning walk-a-bouts exploring the town, and out of the blue, (where most of my great ideas come from), I had the insight to purchase a home. Costa Rica is, of course, number one but we needed a rainy season reprieve!
Now, several weeks later, while waiting for our house to close, we are exploring the coast of Mexico and looking for waves. Having learned to surf late in life and only two years ago, exploring new surf spots is mostly terrifying for me. And I mean gut wrenching, heart-pounding, uncomfortable. We landed on the coast during a super decent swell and I was treated to some of the biggest waves I've ever personally witnessed. I saw broken boards, bleeding heads, tow-ins, and the most wicked shore break that was required to navigate upon entering and exiting the ocean, aptly named 'la licuadora" ~ the blender! Face your fears but know your limits. So yes, I watched in awe and fascination from the pounding, exploding shore….
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"We are what we think.
All that we are, arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make the world."
Buddha