

Invisible Stepping Stones (Gladys in Rio)
How do we know the next step will appear when we can't see the staircase. We think of all of the possible outcomes, what if I take a step and fall, what if I step into danger, what if, what if, what if...... We can go on forever! But WHAT IF YOU STEP INTO EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED! Yesterday I got a video call from Gladys after her day visiting the Selaron Steps and exploring. Let me just say, her day was more than inspiring! So what happened? you ask! It started with Gla


Feast Day of St. Barbara/Shangó (Pelourinho)
Feast Day of St. Barbara/Shangó Living The Alchemist Day 4: Today I had one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I will always remember that on this day December 4th 2015 I worshiped with hundreds of people. We met in the streets of Bahia to show the unity of our faith. All unified in our white and red, singing Oriki's, holding each other's hands as we closed our eyes to pray. The ground being left with a shine from our tears. We ate ritual food together and as we go