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Hi friends, Rick here
Long post incoming:
I’ve been sleeping pretty much since I returned home at 1:30am last night. I’ve been experiencing a lot of emotions and have been trying hard not to slip into that post-event down ness. So far so good.
I wanted to share some photos (only two of which I took) and thoughts.
This was by far the best week of my life. I’ve never felt more accepted for my full authentic self. I’ve had a very rocky past few years, as have many of us, and the pure joy, support and love that Anahata’s Purpose and its community give completely overflowed my cup.
I know I didn’t meet everyone this year, but I felt everyone there. I felt each hug, each child playing in bubbles, every howl in the night. I felt the mutual gift giving and hearts opening up to strangers. I felt every bit of joy and love you all gave.
I came to Anahata’s in 2021 on a whim, completely by myself, with no context or understanding of what I was getting into. I could not have imagined the personal growth I achieved since then, and the level of involvement I would have in this retreat.
It will be a difficult reintegration, so please continue to say hi, to share and post and love each other. I don’t want to forget how I was finally able to be my authentic full self without judgements, and I hope you all continue to be and love your full selves too.
In the spirit of that, please keep in touch! Follow me on socials, send me silly memes or check in from time to time. I often get stuck in the rotation of monotony and I forget to talk to others or spend time being myself. Let’s connect and remember and cherish, and remember to check in with each other. And I hope you do the same for yourself!
Instagram - iamerica33
Facebook - Erica Lazarow
And with that, please enjoy my limited photos, including the sunset from my home today, reminding me that the end of something is just as beautiful.
With all of the love that I have to give to this community,
Rick or Safari Rick or Dirtman’s Mother if you’re nasty
I love you ya big goose.