#embodiedmindfulness

Today was the foundation anniversary of the family temple. I’ve refrained from taking pictures during ceremonies because I didn’t want to turn ceremonies into spectacles but something today though wanted to share the experience and when I checked in the Gods of the temple seemed ok with it. It felt like they acknowledged I belong here. I asked if they were sure and at that moment Ebee looked over to me and told me to grab her camera and take some pictures. Ceremonies here are part spiritual alchemy, part family or village get together and my Bali family sure made me feel like part of the family. Ebu, the grandma had me sit with her and everyone was trying to get me to eat more. The Monku (priest) remembered me from other ceremonies and made the joke that the family should adopt me. I felt incredibly at home, not only with my Bali family but in the temple with the Gods. The spiritual energy was palpable. Ceremonies like today happen every six months for each of the family temples. When combined with other ceremonies the Balinese are constantly brought back into contact with family, friends, and the village as well as with the Gods. Loved ones, community, and the Mystery become the foundation of life and are constantly supported by each other. Imagine a world where our faith unites us and brings us together rather than separates us or fractures our communities? May this be the world we create! #community #baliculture #hinduism #embodiedmindfulness #mindfulmoments #sacredmoment #enchantinglife #culture #newvisions #ageofaquarius #ageofaquarius♒ #depressionrelief #selfcare #selfdevelopmenttools #personalgrowth #prayerispowerful #shadesofawakening #pathsoftransformation #ameaningfullife #livingalchemy #beyondsurviving #lifemagic #lifeunfiltered #Bali #BaliAdventure #Wanderlust #dharma_travel #lifeinbali #expat #balihealing (at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-JpPzhIR4/?igshid=15l3tc2d1tyxy

Today was the foundation anniversary of the family temple. I’ve refrained from taking pictures during ceremonies because I didn’t want to turn ceremonies into spectacles but something today though wanted to share the experience and when I checked in the Gods of the temple seemed ok with it. It felt like they acknowledged I belong here. I asked if they were sure and at that moment Ebee looked over to me and told me to grab her camera and take some pictures. Ceremonies here are part spiritual alchemy, part family or village get together and my Bali family sure made me feel like part of the family. Ebu, the grandma had me sit with her and everyone was trying to get me to eat more. The Monku (priest) remembered me from other ceremonies and made the joke that the family should adopt me. I felt incredibly at home, not only with my Bali family but in the temple with the Gods. The spiritual energy was palpable. Ceremonies like today happen every six months for each of the family temples. When combined with other ceremonies the Balinese are constantly brought back into contact with family, friends, and the village as well as with the Gods. Loved ones, community, and the Mystery become the foundation of life and are constantly supported by each other. Imagine a world where our faith unites us and brings us together rather than separates us or fractures our communities? May this be the world we create! #community #baliculture #hinduism #embodiedmindfulness #mindfulmoments #sacredmoment #enchantinglife #culture #newvisions #ageofaquarius #ageofaquarius♒ #depressionrelief #selfcare #selfdevelopmenttools #personalgrowth #prayerispowerful #shadesofawakening #pathsoftransformation #ameaningfullife #livingalchemy #beyondsurviving #lifemagic #lifeunfiltered #Bali #BaliAdventure #Wanderlust #dharma_travel #lifeinbali #expat #balihealing (at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-I_uxBGyV/?igshid=29wh3pvrceu3