Thoughts at the end of 2008, a time of renewal:

The last few years have been years of great challenge for us all as humans in a world of change. In my personal life they have been years of challenge, change, acceptance, renewal and reaffirmation of the positive. I am enormously thankful to my friends who have helped me get through and to those who have shown me that the only way to survive and thrive is to swim vigorously in the sea of life.

I recently participated in a deeply affecting yoga workshop in India and spent time afterwards in England following threads of friendships and interests that nourish me. In offering the images from this journey I wish to gratefully acknowledge the people who provided me the kindnesses and love and lessons I received in 2008.