While experiencing a series of Shamanic Visions in the early 1980’s, John Sacelli met his totem Lynx (links) who introduced him to a series of inter-dimensional, alternative and past life adventures. John/Juan is the author of The AngeLynx Oracle, The Angelish Dictionary and Lynx in Time – the 1960’s and three books of poetry.  He

How to be Wise in the New Year I have had this life-long desire to find someone who is wise, who, with his or her wisdom, will provide instructions for me so that I might blithely traverse this “vale of tears” (as Shakespeare refers to human existence). Ever feel this way? Ever seek someone who

Leaving Your Comfort Zone and Clothes Behind I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes to guests to wear throughout their stay, even to dinner. Putting

I’ve been pretty fortunate to have good eyesight most of my life. I never had to wear glasses growing up. I was well into my sixties before I realized that I needed glasses if I were going to pass the California Driver’s License eye test. I wound up needing bifocals. At first, my optician suggested

The road construction in Chapala seems like a dim memory. For the most part, the downtown traffic moves smoothly, but during that two-to-three-year period of road upgrades and city beautification, there were many traffic issues: long lines, reduced lanes, and traffic police everywhere.  I live in a barrio adjacent to Tepehua, and I often had

Hope Springs Eternal Normally I am excited at the prospect of a new year: new calendars, new plans, a new verdant view. For gardeners, we also have a rebirth of our gardens to look forward to. This year seems different. My friends are complaining that they are having to learn new things daily. Their resources