Adesh Kaur

Just moved to New Mexico from NYC. It's a huge adjustment from Manhattan to Espanola, but I'm learning to appreciate having time, and the amazing beauty of the land. Following your souls path sometimes leads you to some interesting places that you would never in a million years dream of being (like Espanola!). It takes a bit of courage and a lot of surrendering. Driving out here by myself was an amazing journey, with just a tent and a duffle bag of clothes. A lot of quiet reflection. It was powerful just being with myself ...no distractions from my thoughts or emotions, and I realized how comfortable I was alone, and how peaceful that was. You can really appreciate things when you are existing in the moment instead of making conversation, or directing someone's attention to a sunset, etc. Instead you simply exist, and experience what life is showing you...no dialogue with yourself or anyone else, just the true and full experience of being and observing life as it happens. I have had some pretty humbling experiences too since I've been out here, ie waiting tables at El Paragua (very different from waiting tables in NY for real!!!), and sleeping on the floor for 5 months. I learned that I really didn't need all the "stuff" that I had accumulated over the years in NY to exist or be happy, and sleeping on the floor for 5 months really wasn't a big deal... although I do love my bed!!! I love live music anything from hip hop to bluegrass. Some bands/artists I like are Common, mos deff, KOSS, the jazz mandolin project, Madesky Martin and Wood, and Peter Rowan. I like drum circles, bluegrass festivals, and swing dancing. I love rock climbing, shooting pool, playing poker, and of course yoga. I am a little obssesed with yoga... it's a way of life for me not just something I teach. I'm a vegetarian, don't drink, don't smoke, but make no judgements on people who do, because there are many paths to the center!! Spread the love that's what it's all about, and do it any way you can!