Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” My first visit here was four years ago, after I became more curious about yoga and serious about my practice. Since then, I have been returning yearly to deepen my practice and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of a holy city on the Ganga. And it’s REALLY buzzing. There is little…
Finding a place to stay for a few nights is easy. Finding somewhere you can actually live for a month (or three or six) is a different story. One of the biggest challenges of living between places is finding the right temporary home. Before I commit to a place, I have a list of practical things I check. Some are…
Some places become part of your life without you really noticing it. You find yourself buying the same bread, walking the same route, or making an appointment with the same person whenever you’re back in town. For me, these are the places that have helped Oaxaca feel less like somewhere I live and more like home. These aren’t necessarily the…
One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new city is find the local shops and markets where I can stock my kitchen. It’s part of how I settle into a temporary home and begin to make it feel lke my own. When I’m in Oaxaca City, I cook daily and rarely eat out, so stocking…
“A Higher Power is leading you. Be led by the same. The Higher Power knows what to do and how to do it. Trust it.” — Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk 265 (1936) The coast of Oaxaca is wild, magical, and untamable. It is not the stereotypical Mexican beach you see in pictures of Cancun and…
People often assume I choose places because they’re beautiful or inexpensive. While I certainly appreciate a beautiful space, that’s not actually how I decide where to live. I cook most of my meals at home and I also work from home, so practicalities are a big part of my decision. I also enjoy spending time at home, so the look…