La Palma Pioneers...Fly Straight, with Perfection!

Thank you, Open, for the reminder - to not grasp and cling, and to remember that I don't need anything outside of me to make me complete. Very synchronistic, too, as I'm leaving for New Zealand in three days' time and had already noticed an inclination to get "clingy" again. So now I'm focusing awareness on staying soft and open inside, and I'm really looking forward to bringing this sort of awareness to NZ.

And until then I'm basking in the feeling that "Paradise Found" was the message you felt to share on my birthday. :-)

What a beautiful sharing, very touching. Seeing the beauty in everything around us and within us – seeing/touching/tasting/hearing/smelling divine love and feeling the source of it inside.
Today it was raining and I went for a walk and meditation time in the woods. In a very dear place of mine where I can be away from the ugliness I encounter in my surroundings near home and all around. The ugliness I see refers to the violence and enslavement inflicted on all animals.
In the woods I always see and feel the beauty of the trees, the river, the birds, the Dartmoor ponies who come over to me for apples, the ducks, the rocks, the leaves…everything radiates love. “I love you” I always say to each one of them, no matter how big or small. I lie on the roots of the tall trees and I find myself sinking into their loving embrace. It brings tears to my eyes every time. I am grateful. I am also aware that at times, out of a sense of lack, I try to ‘make love stay’. Today, the message of the trees was clear “love is You, you are love”, totally unexpected. It all felt warm. “Love me like you do”, the ultimate surrender.
But, I am fading in and out on the edge of paradise…on my way back to my car grief, which was lingering on the background, swelled up and I felt so sad about the animals, thinking: “how can I feel love when they don’t?”, “how can I accept this feeling, when it has been taken away from them?”, “how can I be happy when they are not?”. Nothing to do or say, it’s just is.
After teaching a pilates class tonight, I went to do some shopping and as I was leaving the shop the song “Love me like you do” played on the background… a sense of trust in divine love returned while feeling through and processing the grief.

You more than repaid the Yoga with the fabulous food, Fi!
Muchissimas gracias, muchacha.

So glad you so enjoyed Marye!
(lovin' your username Tulip)

Nos vemos!

*DANCE* *DANCE* *DANCE*

What a beautiful and joyous week we shared in stunning La Palma.

Many thanks to Open and you shining souls who journeyed deep. You guys are amazing and I wish you all the best for your unfolding journeys. It's really awesome to have more Openhand facilitators, each with unique and wonderful gifts to bring to the world. (f)

Thanks Rich for the wonderful yoga in the morning, a great way to start any day :)

With love, Fiona

Struggling to find the words to express the magic of the last week. Still unfolding, processing, healing and integrating... The spirit of La Palma and the time spent with such beautiful souls holds a special place in my heart.

This has been such an inspiring and fulfilling week.
So delicious to meet new folk as we wake, get up, and walk the path together.
Love to you all.

La Palma is a perfect backdrop.
A strong supporting and full energy ... and always the sea close by.

Whoa! ... the mountain tops ... sublime, uplifting, glorious.
How can something be so cosmic and so Earthy at the same time?

I look forward to seeing old friends out here, and meeting new ones.
Blessed.
Humbled.
Grateful.

Sending warm hugs out to all you who tuned in from afar.

Love always brother and sisters, always love.

Lovely photos! We can now be with you all! La Palma, so much reminds me of the Greek island Santorini (Thera) which is also a volcanic island. The legend goes that the eruption of Thera sunk Atlantis one of the greatest civilisations. The black sand on the beaches is stunning! Never been to La Palma but the energy of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and craftsmanship - Hephaistos in Greek mythology- feels very alive. And the black raven, to me, speaks of that fire.

An opening of the heavens,

Love,

Aspasia

Awesome pics guys! Looking forward to meeting you guys in the years to come. The network is expanding, the Openhand energy is evolving and the location looks stunning too. Exciting times!

It is so good to see you guys! Your vibe strongly emanates from the pictures. Lovely group. And what an absolutely gorgeous place.

It feels like Openhand is getting nestled in la Palma. As I look at the pictures, the location seems to have plenty of soothing and feminine vibes, as well as energies that evoke feeling of standing out on a limb. Perfection. I'm curious to see how things will shape up for the Openhand physical headquarters. For some reason it makes me think how everything (living conditions, relationships, etc.) is transient and temporary, but in a moment it's all there is. Until another moment filled with new elements and that is also infinite.

"Mr. Raven, fly straight with perfection
Find me a new direction
My friend, you're black
And when you fly, you're wild"

M.

Wonderful images, thank you for sharing. It's such a gorgeous landscape, the colours are so vibrant and alive. And everyone's smiling! Definitely looking forward to future gatherings in that lovely place. :-)

Oh, but that last photo! I get a little (a lot) misty-eyed everytime I look at it. It's as though he's calling all the Openhanders to La Palma...

Heartwarming, beautiful, connecting... So so grateful for the Openhand energy and seeing these photos feels like a loving soothing elixir. Thank you for sharing - looks like you had an out of this world experience!! Much love, Jen

Awesome, guys. Looks truly inspirational (and nice pics, Rich/ Fiona?)! Look forward to joining you there sometime in future. <3