3 minThe Secret Behind the Magic You Feel in a Maya VillageThere is something magical that happens when you go into the tiny villages of the Yucatan. The quiet lives of the Maya people have a...
2 minSeeing the ShamanWhen we arrived, Don Francisco took us out into the garden behind his traditional Maya home. He is a healer, you see, and his connection...
5 minHow to Observe Hanal Pixan: Day of the Dead Maya StyleI hope this inspires you to take time to honor and remember those who have passed on. Keep in mind that this can be ancestors you have never
2 minHorchata: A Bedtime Treat This favorite drink of Mexican children is sure to become one of your favorite drinks too!
6 minMayan Wedding TraditionsI just returned from the wedding of the youngest daughter of my good friend and shaman (healer/herbatero), Don Francisco. It was a 3 day...
6 minMaya Ruins Lost in The JungleI was stunned at its size and its depth. A bit nervous, I moved toward the edge, assured by the men that the ground would not give way.
3 minThe Maya Path to HappinessThis is the core of the Maya teaching. Biix a bel is a greeting that is loosely translated as “How is your path?” Your path to where?
4 minA Maya Birthday PartyHave you ever been to a Maya birthday party? One of the things I love most about living on the Yucatan Peninsula and spending time with...
5 minMeet Francisco: A Humble ShamanLike an enthusiastic teacher, Don Francisco captured our attention one at a time as he let us look through the stone at each other.
1 minSimple Life in The JungleThis is Esteben. He was so happy to show us an egg laid by one of his chickens. He told us he gets two eggs a day, perfect for breakfast!...
3 minI Have Seen Your Soul"I have seen you." The cave was amazing, as it was every time we came to see it. Thousands of stalactites hung from the ceiling and...
4 minThe Faerie Tales are Real and They Hold the Key to HappinessI want to talk about the connection between spiritual mysteries and happiness. While it may seem that poking around in the jungle looking...