Ganesh Chaturthi...

In the days of the season of Ganesh Chaturthi, my practice has taken on openness and obstacles at the same time. All these gates that open and close inspire and humble me. I remember my teacher once told me that Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, will sometimes be the obstacle. Sometimes, that is how the prayers are answered.

One day before Ganesh Chaturthi, He found me bearing Oms to hang from my ears, a premonition of where I am today in my practice and in my life. I often think I move one step forward only to take two steps back.

Now on these last days of His celebration and nearing Ananta Chaturadashi, I hope to regain whatever it is I have lost. 

Om shanti.