~9th Grade Practicum~

This past week I had the pleasure of working and playing with the 9th grade class from Hawthorne Valley School.  We tented out in the woods for the week, opening to experiences of farm and nature.  Truly, my heart feels such joy in seeing these young adults, coming into their own, eyes open, minds full of wonder, hearts seeking for true connection.  In many of these youth, I saw readiness...a readiness to move into and heal the accumulated wounds of our collective inheritance.  An uprightness and courage of heart; a knowing, maybe not yet fully-conscious, of a real and wonderful task that humanity and the world at large need them to take up and see through.

In truth, I felt honored to have the chance to work with them, to find inspiration in their inspiration, and to know that, at least, I can let them know they have a divine purpose here that is undeniable.

With great gratitude,

Eka