I began writing this in chilly northeast Kansas. As the final grains of sand slipped down the hourglass of the year, I wanted to take a step back and exhale! Last December, I wrote about connecting to spirituality, not realizing how much of this year’s journey would ask me to do exactly that. Now, with a year behind…
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Mexico City, frequently known by its abbreviation CDMX, is a sprawling, vibrant metropolis packed with history, culture, art, and food. The capital of Mexico and one of the world’s largest cities, Mexico City has so much to offer that it would be impossible to fit all of it in an initial visit, or even a…
Introduction Getting a Sak Yant tattoo is a spiritual experience steeped in centuries of tradition. These sacred tattoos hold powerful meanings, blending artistic mastery with spiritual protection and blessings. I will share with you the fascinating history of Sak Yant, the profound meanings behind the various designs, the rigorous path to becoming an ajarn, and…
Postmark of Kismet, KS
It was a Sunday evening, one week into the new year. We had just boarded United flight #1566 to Mexico City in the second boarding group. When a plane is overweight or oversold, airlines sometimes ask passenger about volunteering to get bumped from a flight. After we took our seats, we noticed that boarding stopped….
Highlight of the year (decade): trip to Antarctica
Spending is both personal and circumstantial. I try to maximize the overall trip, limiting costs where I can while prioritizing certain things over others. I’d much rather spend money on local cuisine and unique experiences than hotel amenities. As a budget-minded traveler, I prefer spending money on food and drink over accommodation. Of course, it’s…
In the fall of 2022, I visited Armenia with few expectations. At first glance, tourism in Armenia seemed limited to the Armenian diaspora or Russians who were coming in by the droves to escape the Ukraine war draft. I hadn’t expected it to be such a delightfully easy country to travel around, and I didn’t…
We tend to think of the world as being “discovered.” Every corner of the globe has already been mapped out, trod upon, or otherwise known to humanity in some way. As individuals, though, we haven’t been everywhere, nor can we hope to go to all the places that exist. Even in our own communities, we…