One minute you’re an alien speaking in a strange language, the next, you’re creating an orb of energy or walking in space and attempting to greet people entirely with eye contact. These are ice breakers. Or maybe you want to call it improv. Either way, it’s the foundation for which you build your temporary community …
Every evening during retreats we pass around a pile of question cards for each participant to answer. Some are philosophical, some are introspective and some are about the activities of the day. On the evening of our last day in Paruro, I received the card “Give one word to describe the theme of today.” My answer? …
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The Sacred Valley retreat is nothing short of amazing. After our first week listed in our last post, we continued to adventure and explore throughout the enchanting valley. We started our second week with a traditional andean instrument class. We learned the sounds of the Andes and made our own pan flutes! PWS co-founder Miro …
Wow, time flew. We toured Lima, explored farm life in the Andes and became big fans of Cusco’s cuisine and culture. What a whirlwind! The retreat started in Lima, where we greeted the participants at the airport and made our way to Miraflores, a district on the cliffs of the Peruvian coast. Although we only …
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The entire community has benefited from this award participant’s efforts and expertise. She has not only been an in-house avocado masher, mixer, squeezer and taster she has also used her skills to create a strong community filled with amino acids and guacamole goodness. In essence, this award participant gives until it hurts. And it hurts …
Never before in the history of the world has there been a bat lover like this next award recipient. With a sweet quiet voice and loud sharpie skills, this recipient has whispered her way into the hearts of millions throughout the eons. But don’t let this pint sized spitfire fool you. She can defend, pinch, …