my beloved wife / art in all its forms / original hot yoga / color, especially green / light / plants, inside & outside / real, whole food prepared with love / wood fire / snow / a challenging art school education / podcasts / deep & lasting friendship / cool breezes / kripalu yoga / the electric smell of winter air / conversations that unravel something tightly bound / being in water / writing & the surprising truths it can reveal / spicy tuna sushi, grapefruit or pineapple kombucha & plain kettle chips / noticing / respect for where people are at / patchouli / texts from nieces & nephews / camping / true stories / holding sacred space / clear & honest communication / the desert southwest