what about 2011??? some "thank uuuus"

Moving between dimensions…from 3D to 5D…the year in perspective…

January rains at Rancho Margot, Jafer and Catherine wrapped up their visit to the ranch…

The girls, big and small all five of us, Liz, Cade, Brianna, Ivannia and myself trotted off to Quepos, Manuel Antonio…the trip which is considered done in five hours we made in nine, so whos' counting when one is having fun…the journey and the destination, the morning skinny dipping in our private pool, the sand and the sun and yoga on the beach…the extra Pina Coladas, and one extra day thanks to Julia who stayed back one more day to share yoga with the Ranch guests…I am sure Juan had something to do with it, all in all we came back recharged…

And Briannas' teacher training continued into February…and the month brought new friendships, deep connection, and a sparkle with Anayancy and Mark…five days and relishing each moment…the fun and excitement at the ranch continued, small stuff makes you happy, or un, when people live in close proximity…

Asim and Kamila made their trip in March, Kamila was the photographer for over 200 pictures, of Brianna, as we worked on our Yoga Teacher Training Manual…The highlight was the trip to the 500 year Ceiba tree…

and more moments sharing with people at the ranch, guests, volunteers, employees, the owner and his family…each encounter turns into a story, a life of its own…Rosalie and Fran came for a yoga retreat, a few moments a yoga session, a conversation, sharing a few hours in the huerta pulling weeds and planting "dil"…and a "dil" (heart) connection was made which culminated in yoga teacher training in Maryland DC, with four other yoga teachers…Mary came back to the Ranch in August and found her own transformation; all through the relationships and the experiences in the space called Rancho Margot.

The time spent with Ivannia and Mario, three weeks of deepening, learning and sharing yoga…these practitioners became coaches and facilitators of yoga session as they completed the formal 200 hours required to share the practice.

Summer of 2011 spent in Toronto, brought closures and openers both…

we shared more yoga, including a full moon ritual at the harbourfront, the savasana was accompanied by the beautiful bansuri played by Anwar, as Naureen, Bina, Mamta, Talat, Micha and Katie lay on the grass in their own surrender.

Travel to Spain and Morocco, where I am sensing I will return, to explore to share the beauty of Morocco, practice yoga, and healing sessions in the desert. Abdel, will be our guide, the plan has to manifest. Selim and Hafsa in Fes, a promise made "till we meet again", is to be honoured.

I spent three hours with my uncle and his wife in Christchurch, as I hugged them goodbye, the vision imprinted was "a return to the train station, and seeing them at the other end of the platform, their warmth glowing around them"…

I also got a chance to spend some time with Seema, Batool, Malka and a brief evening with Karim and his wife. Yes many warm wishes for Hashim, what a trooper he is, irrespective of the illness, his spirit shines through…Seema and her warmth and love keeps drawing me back. Malka and Batool, two women who face their own challenges, and keep smiling, only question that these three girls have is "what can I do for you"…

Sandy and Jennifer, thank you for following your calling to share the 3 weeks of yoga, you will continue to share the practice with others, your source of guidance will always come from within…

Paula, Hannah, Jackson, Will…we had a beautiful time together, you became a family, a part of me stays with you…every yoga session, has your energy…amazing, eh!!!

Juan and Liz, for the home away from home that you have shared with me, casa de vida will continue to share its energy with many lives…

Jeremey, Gaelle and Tzion, it was wonderful to have you a part of the Ranch energy…

I look forward to spending more time with you Lisa and Bjorn, new community members, souls of peace...

The last few weeks of 2011 spent in Toronto with Asim, Kamila, Jafer and Catherine, Nimmi and her family, have recharged and reignited the connection with home.

Ignacio, Karla, Mark, Anayancy, Cade, and Frederick, thank you for being you. Our stories continue…

As the year has ended, I feel enriched; the love I shared with those who opened their hearts, and the connection made and renewed stays…the attraction, friendship, the soul and love connection, has now become my identity…through loving you "i am, and i am not" ~rumi~