We have returned from Summer Solstice and are back in Phoenix. As you can see from the picture below of my garden, things are dying. That seems to be a theme in my life these days - the ending, the dried up, crusty phase in the cycle of transformation and change. Summer Solstice was a rather intense experience - as a newly single mother, as a woman in spiritual community, as a person who is hitting the dark underbelly emotions of divorce. Yet, I feel it has a purpose and I trust that it was needed.
In respect for all who have gone through the process of divorce, I feel it is only fair to (again) express that this is insanely difficult. And it is a great challenge to be working with surrender and acceptance in the midst of it.
One of the funniest things (to me) that happened while I was in New Mexico was when someone that I hadn't seen in long time said, "You look great! Whatever you are doing, keep doing it!" That gave me so many chuckles. I think it is a hilarious and appropriately timed reminder that eventhough this all feels so painful to me, it is perfect and moving me in the direction I need to go (wherever the heck that is!)
Later, I'll post some "happy" pictures of Summer Solstice - showing the smiles. Because there were plenty of smiles too. The lotus blooms in the muddy waters.
Happy Camper
There was a really awesome face painter decorating the children. 
Guru Karam, Christina, Mehtab, Liz - always lots of laughter with the Austinites 
Me, Sirgun, & Guru Karam 
Satvinder performing on stage with her children's camp group. She was very excited about it and announced to people later, "That was me singing!"
Group Photo of Arizona community
