A Journey to the Center of the World’s Heart
Fine, its a blog but an interesting one. I’m never boring; Its in my nature.
Soooo… back in October of 2020 I found out by my property manager that my lease was not to be renewed. No reason given.
But I knew the reason. I had my unit for seven years and with a quick update and new renter they could up charge for my deck and garage-to-kitchen set up. Which I would say was enjoyable.
But I had already been on thin ice with my manager, I was always on time with their rent, I had reported and maintained my unit well…
But I wasn’t her specific cup of tea.
A bitter, angry, lonely woman was not a fan of the joyously, single, plant head woman down the way
I had outlived two other rental properties. And had no plans of going anywhere!
I had actually just redone it.
After some resistance-I was ready to fight for my rights and hunker double-down but my attorneys said I really didn’t have any rights here and in MO- you really don’t. And one gal- Mandy who seems like a shark of an attorney- love her cut to it “let get things done” girl attitude! …. but she says
“Why do you want to stay where you’re not wanted?”
And well- that couldn’t be unheard. That hit my gut. My home of seven years, a place I rebuilt myself again for the hundredth time… but this one was significant; I had nested for a while. I had made a HOME
Typically a nomad, addicted to the west coast … but KC, with a colorful growing arts and entertainment scene, a great townhouse for the quarter of what you pay on either coast, and my love for a dog and my family… I renewed a six month lease for three years. I’d say “Fine, I’ll stay six more months.”
Now ten years later… where I created my own scared space ….
I consulted my team of attorneys…. Mike’s are good guys.
But I was to be moved; With a haggard manager and a money hungry property company, I was being given the boot.
Now in the same breath I would finally accept the idea that I had to move, I thought…
“What if I go to Honduras”… what if I opened a retreat there?
I made a post and .. so much support. It surprised me, such interest!
Someone said to me “People need this”
I thought about my sweet cousin, same name as me… she’s the third of us.. and her light is such a daisy! She’s just smiles and is full of life everyday!
Doing more in a morning than we ever could with all the coffee in the world. It’s already been know that people with less have more joy. Why are we so depressed in the States? Is our gratitude for our luxuries that far gone?…..So after my mother’s blessing, I booked my flight for Honduras on a Sunday with Delta in early November.
Two days later… the Hurricanes hit. Two Cat fives and a series of depressions and tropical storms that will not only terrorize and destroy everything but do it twice; After people are already clinging to their rooftops,
Mother Nature says “again-hang on tight”
With My aunt displaced and my uncle’s house flooding… and seeing frontline photos and experiences of the communities nearby, I was devastated. This country is no bigger than the state of Kansas. Imagine Kansas gone.
I couldn’t do nothing.
So my retreat trip was now a missions trip.
The Landing
a place for repair and reflection
The Landing/El Alterrizaje is a center in Honduras for healing.
Everything from socks to sight to site; Help.
Operating daily as a community center for teaching, learning, necessaties and therapies for the mind and body.
Nutrition: Detoxification regimens, basic whole food nutrition, herbalism, and natural beauty
Basic Computer and Economic Empowerment: Resume review, business media marketing, monetizing Online, career path assistance
Energy Therapies: Reiki, EFT, Raindrop Method, Meditation, Non-Spiritual and Spiritual Walk-Thru
Art Classes: Art therapy, art for children, trauma art, creativity workshops, ceramics, painting
Dance Classes: Zumba classes, yogi inspired body movement, interval training
If there was a disaster in the United States, places like the YMCA would open up for housing. But they operate as a community center by day to day.
The Retreats
Quarterly and Seasonally we host an intimate group of people to WorldShip.
WorldShip is a program of physical and mental detoxification, rest, service to self and others as well as self-care.
Come lose yourself and find your soul
Itinerary days and self-care would vary from visiting the exotic Mayan Ruins, Hot Springs and Rest to Zip-lining across the jungle mountains.
Other days you may visit a family, or make a trip to the shelters/hostels. This workshop is meant to not only benefit the people that live in the communities you are visiting but for them to share their culture with you as well.
In effect, visitors are treated to an experience that is not only memorable for a lifetime, but spoiled with perspective, hearth, adrenaline and fun!
Take the time to rest, meditate with the meaning of you and your journey or healing;
And pay it forward too!
Joining. The movement around the world where we restore our humanity and unity as.. “One World”