Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

A Night in Chiang Mai

Posted: December 13, 2011 in Blog

I do not write many blogs as evident here. But after seeing Juste’s blog, I feel why not share a little (people deserve to know what’s actually going on in my head… and it is nice to have a written record of these random thoughts). So… It is 7:30pm in Chiang Mai, I am biking [...]

A Day at Agama Yoga in Mazunte

Posted: May 1, 2010 in Blog, Yoga
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Five weeks of yoga course have come to an end. An end that only marks the beginning of my spiritual path – the path to my inner self. Many beautiful people have helped me to get started on this path. They shared their beauty and love with me. I have no words to express my gratitude, so [...]

Prayer for Love

Posted: April 28, 2010 in Blog

My dear friend, This beautiful gift was shared with me by my teacher at the end of my yoga course. I was deeply touched by it and my only wish is to share this gift with you. Please take a moment out of your busy day and relax to this beautiful prayer. Find 15 minutes [...]

One of her student having neglected to study for the exam, had resigned himself to turning in a blank piece of paper with his name at the top. He was surprised when she later returned the test to him with a grade of 14 percent. “What did I get 14 percent for?” he asked incredulously. [...]

Three Days of Silence

Posted: April 8, 2010 in Blog
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Three days of vak mauna (renounce the use of the organs of speech) went by quickly, uneventfully, and shall I say, quietly. I have done my fair share of talking and as a result have agitated people  in the past. Part of the motivation was simply to see what it would be like to not talk for [...]

My Life’s Work

Posted: March 17, 2010 in Blog
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I went to university to study business and started my career in investment banking. It is my believe now that I was lured onto this track in pursuit of material wealth. This is not what I am after anymore. I no longer know what I want to be and I would no longer force myself [...]

[Dual posted on the Playa Viva blog] My name is Jacky Li and through a personal connection in the ecotourism field, I discovered Playa Viva. A few emails exchange with David later, I was here volunteering with the permaculture team. Unlike a typical resort, the goals of Playa Viva are beyond just the business endeavor. [...]

Testimonial of El Bosque

Posted: February 25, 2010 in Blog

[Dual posted on El Bosque website] El Bosque is a place for personal transformation. I came to this conclusion having spent 10 weeks here and having seen the changes in myself and others. Your experience here will largely depend on how much you get involved but El Bosque already has many supporting elements in place [...]

Bookmark Concept

Posted: March 5, 2009 in Blog

Memory grows to be blurry. Only certain events stands out. It leaves a mark  in time – it becomes a reference point in a distorted timeline.

Fictitious History

Posted: March 4, 2009 in Blog
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Books are written based on the research of the author who conducts his/her research using other sources such as historical literature. Therefore the reference is used as fact but it is difficult to prove the basis of it.