Nothing Happens Unless First a Dream

I started with a piece of embroidered silk - deep purple with gold threads, next a lovely candle given to me by a friend, Linda. It's decorated with beads and melted glass. Then I surrounded the candle with pictures and books of India. I hope to add trinkets of elephants and camels later and may some rupees (money). This is my Travel Altar. It is to help me center and think about the things I hope to learn in India - about the country and about myself.

I'm following the suggestions in a little book, "The Way of the Traveler," by Joseph Dispenza. What a lovely way to begin a journey! I hope each of you will want to follow along with me and my little sister, Pam as we explore the Golden Triangle of India,then travel south to spend time on the beaches on India. It looks to be an adventure. I can feel it in my bones!

We'll begin two months from today - on my 61st birthday. This trip has been my sister's dream for some time. India was actually down on my 'Bucket List' at about 5th in line of the next places I thought I would explore. But, now I feel a sacred restlessness, like something is waiting for me in India. This trip was for my sister, but it has become my own dream. I can't wait to see how it will unfold and I hope that you will chose to join me.