There is no future. There is no past. I live this moment as my last.
Lyrics from “Rent” by Jonathan Larsen

At last night’s bonfire on the beach (an annual tradition for the sacred journey) we journeyers reflected on the events and exploration of the past week. The reflection time is the last evening event of the sacred journey. We will close with a morning event today… and gratefully I know little about the event this morning, except that it is on the beach and involves sandcastles. I’ve been experiencing the journey in this way. Simply allowing myself to go from one event to another without expectation.

If you’re not in awe you’re not paying attention.
Lyrics from “Awe”
by Lisa Ferraro & Erika Luckett

I think of music mostly. There is always a song in my head and it usually relates in some way to what is happening in my world at the moment. This week has been no different… especially yesterday. The song in my head a lot this week has been “Awe” by Lisa Ferraro and Erika Luckett.

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.
Plato

The Sacred Journey of Childlike Wonder took a deep dive yesterday. I love these beautiful little gems of care provided by our hosts which deepen into self-discovery, and ultimately self-actualization. During our midday workshop yesterday we were reminded that all the work we do while we are here means nothing if we don’t carry it with us beyond this experience.

Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.
Joseph Campbell

For the sixth year in a row I have enjoyed the sacred spaces of the Kauaʻi Hindu Monastery. The Sacred Journey took us, as it does each year, to the monastery where we had an audience with Sadasivanatha Palaniswami. This is the activity I most look forward to each year I visit the island. I become deeply reflective in this most magnificent place. This year was no different.

We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
T.S. Elliot

Over the past several days one thing has become abundantly clear, my spiritual practice and understanding is made better when I have variety in my life experiences. I love to be creative and the Sacred Journey of Childlike Wonder as re-awakened that delight within me. For that I am truly grateful.

E malama i ka heiau.
E malama pono i ka heiau.