hello hippie lou,
i'm writing to let you know that i am thinking of you, and i hope your days are going the way you'd like them to. (and as you always tell me, if not, that's okay too!)
i am currently in yangon, myanmar. i've been grateful to learn a lot about devotion, spirituality, and kindness through observing the local people here. last night, i prayed and meditated at a buddhist temple, and was impressed at how some locals were praying there for hours, from what i heard.
i've been reflecting on how we could see countries like myanmar, cambodia as "less developed" or poorer materially, but they are such spiritually rich countries. on the other hand, the U.S. and many countries in europe are doing well materially, but there can so much spiritual poverty there.
the concept of spiritual poverty is new to me, and i'm recognizing how a spiritually active self can be important to our wellbeing and sense of purpose in life.
also, i am a month away from visiting new york! i will touch down in nyc on saturday, may 4th, stay through world pride, before beginning another journey in july.
thank you for reading, and i am eager to hear from you, hippie lou! :)
