There's a reason for everything. The answer to the question that began this story, “What way next?” The memories are calling me back for some attention and further exploration. By revisiting, this will allow me to see, hear and understand what this warrior wishes to teach me. “A Peaceful Warrior” resides within all of us.

Proper breathing and its connection between health and disease is often overlooked. In your own life think about the times you were forced to mouth breathe versus nostril breathing.

REI - Universal Wisdom/God Consciousness which is all encompassing. It knows the cause of all problems and how to heal them.

KI/Chi – Universal Life Force Energy/Prana which is the non physical energy that emanates from all living things.

Zen Quote ... “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood carry water”

Have you ever heard the call of the peacock, it is an eerie laughter.  It is said that the Peacock thinks its feet are ugly and every time it gets sight of them it laughs. This beautiful reminder is to not take life so seriously and laugh lots!