by Nikol | Aug 18, 2016 | Taking Joyous Action
My lungs feel as though they have shrunk and even taking a few steps is leaving me light-headed. My inner dancer is screaming, “I thought I was in great shape!” Oh wait….I’m in the Andes Mountains. I’m at 14,000 feet elevation. That may...
by Nikol | Apr 23, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
I jumped out of the van, into steady rain, holding my hood tight to my hat, and making sure my binoculars were covered. Water beaded on my royal blue shell, down the back of my head and down my arm, in rivulets and mini streams from shoulder to waist. My pants were...
by Nikol | Apr 17, 2015 | Finding Peace and Ease
No Kahiki mai ka wahine `o Pele, Mai ka `aina mai o Polapola, Mai ka punohu a Kane, Mai ke ao lapa i ka lani. My whole life I have wanted to go to Hawaii. I have stared wide-eyed at many friend’s and family member’s photos, taking in the lush landscapes, and...