It’s quite another world, walking the streets of Sicily as
the energy begins to come from everything I see, touch or hear. I feel like
time is standing still all around me as the cobblestone path below my feet
keeps me present. I have practiced being more present with all the falls and
stumbles I have had walking while distracted by so much to see and take in. I
stand and watch the faces of the men and women who joined Robert and I for our
first Nourish Your Body, Mind and Soul tour. Sharing this adventure with others
just seems to amplify the experience. My heart gets so full as I gaze into the
eyes of the ones that seem like children, soaking in the new life of these very
special days.
We are surrounded by ancient history with the churches and
all the different styles to caves where tombs were still visible thousands of
years before Christ. We enjoyed the 400 year Aztec tradition of Sicilian
chocolate making as we walked down the streets of Modica. I loved sitting at
the archeological site in Syracuse, where ancient Greek ruins created the sacred
space as we meditated together overlooking the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea.
The temples, so massive and mosaics so old yet still vibrant in color and
detail. The artist in me was inspired. Then after taking in the art of these artisans
in medieval towns built in the rocks of mountains, we would listen to our
guides tell us the stories of ancient times. We walked and climbed and together
moved from big cities to little historic towns. Everyday we were nourished by
the energy of the present moment with circle of light meditations and yoga. We
ate like kings and queens as our chefs, including Robert, shared special dishes
from Sicily and even the gluten free people were happy with every detail and
sensitivity acknowledged so that everyone had an amazing dining experience. It
surely was an Italian culinary tour with the nourishment of so much more.
We, as a group became family with each other and the
beautiful souls of Sicily who took care of our every need. How blessed we were
to travel to this place together and share such a rich and transforming
experience. There is so much to see in this incredible world and as we all
looked deeply at ourselves we softened the hold on some of our own past and let
go into our greater beings. What a beautiful journey we had together.
We won’t forget the smiles of the Sicilian people as we
found out how we are all soul family just waiting to meet each other as the
ancient world met us with open arms and we welcomed in the new.
This is the month of thanksgiving as my grateful heart
humbly bows down and I say,
Namaste`
Happy Thanksgiving
With love,
Frannie
