I meet two New Zealanders on the bus from Thessaloniki that showed me the way to a hostel. I have been talking with one about my faith and I am also having a tiny bit of déjà vu. His name is Ichabod and although he may think a little bit like me, his life is…
I am in this country of Muslims during Ramadan and have decided to partake in their fast with them. It lasts only from sun up to sun set and during that time, there is no eating, no drinking, no smoking, and no sexual intercourse. I also purchased the Koran and will read it as I…
It is another full moon(3,4,5) today and it finds me in Turkey. I sit on the boarder of Europe and Asia in the city of Istanbul, which is a welcome from the commercial capitalistic Christmas crowding me in Christian Greece. Tomorrow I go to the Indian Embassy to see about getting a visa and depending…
I am on my way back to the world after having spent three days in seclusion under the Greek Orthodox monks in Mt. Athos. Upon leaving the port of Oranoupolis into Athos, I had little money left in my pocket with no way to get more and after a van ride to the first monastery,…
Another practice of wisdom that I am coming to realize as I am noticing my current life is that man’s hands need to be filled with doing some task. The best task is to work the land to provide nourishment for body and soul and to produce something that is a benefit for your fellow…
I had gone to bed very early again today, well before sunset. I had walked around this small town and watched the ferries come in from Athos. I saw the monks come in with vehicles, zodiacs, wearing backpacks and hauling duffel bags in each hand. It will be interesting to see them in their environment…
I awoke this morning feeling the best I have for quite some time. I do believe that the reason is twofold. One was adherence back to my spiritual diet and the second was that my Father gave me peace of mind after much tossing and turning of ideas and directions in my mind. I arrived…
As I wait the morrow, I lie in the bed unable to sleep because of so many thoughts in my head. For one I ask why people feel the need to lead. Yet I am asking for the same. Do I not also wish for my decisions to be made for me? The answer is…
My conflict is growing once again and feeling of uncertain direction is surfacing. Yes, I am to return to the States but for what purpose? When shall I return? Not of continuing east to see what my travel brings me to? Am I just wanting comfort of familiar surroundings instead of not knowing where I…