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1Our Favorite Photos of the ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse. “For nearly 103 minutes on July 27 and 28, people around the world watched as the Earth’s shadow painted the moon red.” Well, I did not see a red moon here in Los Angeles. However, I did do a magical full moon hike and meditation in the Pacific Palisades. The clouds rolled in as we were hiking up to a viewpoint overlooking the water. We did not think we were going to see a moon, much less a red one. Then, while our group was meditating, the moon made its glorious appearance. Lucky us!

212 Picturesque Lighthouses You Can Rent. If you are still in summer travel mode, dreaming of being on the water, think how fun it would be to vaca at a lighthouse.

3Unusual Homes Around the World. Speaking of unusual places to hang out, look at these fantastically imaginative dwellings. I like number three, the airplane house in Lebanon. It is a double-decker, wide-body Airbus A380, the largest passenger airliner. Though if you travel a lot, you may feel like you already live on a plane.

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4From Rhodes Scholar to NFL Football Player to Neurosurgeon. Who says that you can only do one ‘main’ thing in life?

5Seven Ways to Help Someone With Anxiety. Thought this article was a good one to share because anxiety is something we all experience at one time or another. I truly appreciated reading this bit of insight, “you need to understand that anxiety is a human feature not a flaw.”

6These Three Little Words Are Making You a Negative Person—and You Probably Say Them All the Time. Cleveland Clinic’s Scott Bea, Psy.D., thinks “I have to” sounds like a burden. “I get to” sounds more like an opportunity. Which would you prefer? Your brain responds to the way you use language, both when you talk and when you think.

7Dress for Who You Are. An article I wrote. How you dress reveals a lot about how you think and feel about yourself.

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822 Surprising Movie Trivia Facts You Won’t Believe Are True. Did you know that Jaws’ most quoted line was an ad-lib? “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Btw, it is a misquote of Roy Scheider’s line. It began with “You’re” not “We’re.” I also recently saw a screening of Jaws at the Hollywood Bowl with their orchestra playing John Williams’ score to picture. Incredible night AND the first time I have seen this film!

” Thoughtful

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.”
~ Jim Morrison, The Doors Lead Vocalist

Sojourn Experiences

The Holy Land | December 13th – 23rd, 2018
This holiday season I have put together an extraordinary opportunity to travel to the Holy Land with the Very Reverend John Bakas of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. If interested, please contact me by August 8th.

Photographic Safari and Mindfulness Workshops
Kenya | Botswana | Inquire About Dates

I took this photo on the last morning of a trip to Africa this past November — my favorite place in the world. Great Plains Conservation’s Wild Studio was started by award-winning National Geographic filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert. This is an experience that I put together. It combines learning the secrets of great wildlife photography from a Wild Studio pro along with my Mindfulness teaching. Please join us on a uniquely curated safari that will tap into your true inner-photographer. This adventure can be shared with a group of friends or done as a solo sojourn.

Sojourn Programs

Happiness: The Art of Life Balance
I am committed to helping those who sit in the overwhelm, continually feeling out of time and always stressed. As a longtime television producer, I have been there many times over and have spent a decade plus studying what to do about it. Now, I work with professionals, helping them get out of the crazy and into the happy (and yes, I still produce shows). I have designed a program that can fit into anyone’s schedule and joined at any time. For a complimentary session, please contact me.

By Appointment
Offering private sessions in Mindfulness, Primordial Sound Meditation, Prayer of the Heart Meditation, and Restorative Yoga. Available in-person, or on Skype and FaceTime.

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Maria and Team Sojourn
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