Hello friends!
I'm alive! Sorry it's been so long, I appear to be trying to write the next great American novel rather than just a log update.
I am currently in an extraordinary dance program in Dharamsala (home of His Holiness the Dali Lama). It is work which will be a great source for inspiration for me in the future. It's hard to describe, but involves allowing something unusual to appear from deep within and cultivating it. Um, yeah.
Will try to find nirvana in Rishikesh next week with the 12 inquirys teachings, I have high hopes (might as well start addressing me as His Holiness the Dali Damian now).
Thailand rainbow was wonderful but I was still stuck in many of my old patterns. Still to frantic. I continued to develop my practices, shared monkey chant, and enjoyed the simple (but not simple enough) jungle/beach life.
Then went to 'the Sanctuary' beach on Koh Phangan island, had found true paradise, and decided to stay in Thailand an extra month. I finally slowed down there, particularly after a 10 day silent meditation retreat. Since the retreat I've been more open hearted and communicative than ever before, happy days! Watch your ears when we meet again, you might even consider wearing a hat so they don't fall off (sorry but a little droop is probably inevitable). Just as I was leaving read a book on the Enneagram, which had many revelations for me. "Hello, you don't know me but my name is Damian and I'm a 5, and you never will because I will run away when you try. Ha!".
Spent some time there with some of the best fire dancers in the world. Interesting to see the lives of people I might emulate.
I will send something more detailed soon.
Love,
Damian
PS I cut all my hair off! Any buffing tips?
