OK, I lied. I am not going to wait until August 3rd to start this blog. I am just too excited. I have been going to Rancho La Puerta for almost 20 years. I was there only a month ago, and did not plan on returning quite this soon (all the way from New Jersey, no less). But dear friends of mine who visited Swami Veda's ashram in India last January insisted I must not miss this event.
I was eager to spend time with this renowned scholar and spiritual leader. And I have to confess, when it comes to the Ranch I am easily swayed. Just say "organic vegetable garden breakfast" to me and I am putty in your hands. And so I am packing...again (will I actually remember sunscreen for once?).
I can honestly say that every single time I have gone to the Ranch something life-changing has happened. I have met the most amazing people, some of whom have become an extended family for life. I have kicked off my East Coast high heels and become a pretty confident mountain hiker. I've even overcome my fear of arts and crafts (yes, pre-school was traumatic -- don't ask) and constructed a prayer arrow or two. Who knows what awaits this time. I can't wait to find out. Stay tuned.
