Hi Open and All the Wonderful Souls!

I have been following the retreat as much as could. I am an interesting quest at the moment. I know it will be challenging and the same time liberating. The theme seems to be - Karma and Acceptance. I have seen enough signs and synchronicities up to now to confirm this.

Right now I am sitting in the lobby in front of a huge statue of blue beach sandal standing pointing upwards. Things seem to be upside down. Other things seem to be pointing downwards like lamps and installation of drink glasses. I have been drawn to this place after some freewheeling. There is a group of women gathering around where i sit reading for some kind of party or event.

Actually, I am not quite sure why I am writing this here as expressing myself verbally and words has always been a challenge, so is being around group of people where I need to engage. And a group of events i have signed up for is exactly this, this even being one of them. This is challenging as i seem to get lost in the energies. I feel like i have been non accepting of myself because of this, subtle judgements and such.

It is interesting that on the day of this trip i have seen interesting signs of the birds. One seemed to have flown itself against a kitchen window while my hair was being cut. Another one (smaller and sings beautifully) somehow gotten inside my office/meditation studio. This is the first time it happened, must have gotten there through the chimney pipe. Very unusual. It pooped everywhere, especially on my laptop. The amazing part is the bird must have knocked down the scrolls from Openhand 5 Gateways retreat 2 years ago and the first word i saw was 'Accepting'. My Higher Self is trying to get through to me!

Well, onward with my quest and adventure. Challenges will surely come up but I am ready!

Open, do take time to rest while in La Palma! I still miss those coffee places to relax and flow!

With Love,

Anatoly