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Hokey Pokey of the Heart

It’s June 10, 2012 and I’m about to drive through Kansas.

Feels appropriate that the state referred to as the “Heartland” would be next for me.  The heart is the inner space I was able to connect with more deeply in Boulder CO.  Relaxing and rejuvenating.

Though I expected to visit more friends, I choose to spend my one full day in Boulder in retreat mode.  My time unfolded with a beautiful healing session at the Lorio family sanctuary (my new home in CO – Thank you Meg & Jim!), and then some writing, reading and meditating.  Just what I needed!

After a night of strong howling winds, I awoke refreshed and ready to drive (and drive and drive . . .) so that I can get to Buffalo in time to play BINGO with my grandma at the Senior Center later this week.

Life is good, yes?  B-I-N-G-O!

Here’s a video documenting thoughts of the day and introducing you to my faithful travel companions and co-pilots. Hugs to you wherever you are.  And remember: Put your whole self in, put your whole self out . . . do the Hokey Pokey as you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about!

11 comments on “Hokey Pokey of the Heart”

1. Cristen Miller on June 10, 2012 at 3:19 pm said:

   : ) f a n t a s t i c . thank you for you message, your beauty inside and out and the fact that you are willing to share your gifts and your experiences !
2. Edmund on June 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm said:

   Thanks for your message Jen. Enjoy the time with your grandmother. Peace, Edmund
3. Zan on June 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm said:

   You are taking me with you Jen, can’t tell you how much that message is worth to me at this very moment. Namaste. and safe travels to that BINGO game…
4. Sahadev on June 10, 2012 at 7:17 pm said:

   Thanks Jen ~ You are such a transmitter. Fabulous! : )
5. amy coop on June 10, 2012 at 8:20 pm said:

   You are amazing Jen! Thank you for shining your clear, ever so sweet light on all of us and connecting always on what is most important1 Compassion, wisdom, Love, and smiling !!!
6. Raven on June 10, 2012 at 10:08 pm said:

   That IS what it’s all about!
7. MewZiKat on June 11, 2012 at 6:36 am said:

   glad you have some good company for your road trip but you never showed the inside of Gonz!

   i have big plans for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and my 50th birthday which entails traveling the 50 states…but my wife won’t do it with me so perhaps you’re free from April 22nd-June 20 2020? let me know if you can squeeze me in! )
8. Kathleen on June 11, 2012 at 8:32 am said:

   Thanks for the virtual tour, introductions and insights .
   You are truly an inspiration!
   Hokey Pokey whilst driving may create an interesting journey!
   Love you!
   K
9. Gaga Barnes on June 11, 2012 at 2:22 pm said:

   To your incredible journey Jen!!
   You are the brightest light
   Thank you for this post,for taking Kate’s ashes back home and for letting us know that you are dancing with life.
   May each moment reveal its majesty to you for ever.
   Our hearts, thoughts and laughter are with you. Khevin and Gaga
10. Sylvia on June 11, 2012 at 8:50 pm said:

    Hi Jen, Daisy-Daisy, and Car-Ma the Car Monkey, So glad to hear you are all Hokey-Pokey dancing your way across the country and visiting wonderful friends along the way. (Hi Meg and Jim!) Jen the Gem, thanks for sharing your bright light with us as you go. Happy Turnings! xoxoxo
11. Ana Holub on June 12, 2012 at 10:02 am said:

    Good one! I wrote a poem called Turn Around…I’m going to have to see how to get the hokey pokey in there.

    Thanks for all your wisdom and beauty. It’s shining through!

    Glad you have companions. That’s very important.

    Sending big love to you on your journey,
    Ana