To say I am excited to start a new year is an understatement. I am elated! The joy of knowing I am about to embark on a new adventure and explore a new side of me is making me hold on to the edge of my seat. The two days in the year that I feel like a new creature ready to explore the world are my Birthday and the New Year. For me, it’s important to see these two…
A few months ago, I got the urge to go into seclusion. It wasn’t really a new feeling as I’m an introvert and I enjoy my alone time. However, this time the urge was more intense and compelling. It felt almost like my body wanted me to disconnect completely from the world and reconnect with itself. I spoke to my brother about this, and he suggested I research spending a weekend in a monastery. Monasteries are famous for housing nuns…