10/06/2026
Warning: a little travel journal ahead. 🤍
I had forgotten how much I love traveling alone—the people you meet, stories you hear + adventures you could never plan.
A Somali Uber driver sharing about his parents, still in a refugee camp after 20 years, and the five siblings working to bring them home. Landing in Washington to four jolly Tauri ready for an adventure with their “Sagie.”
Mountain hikes. Waterfalls. Glacial lake plunges. California friends + new friends. A yurt under the full moon. Sauna, cold plunge + hot tub. Laughter, tears, deep conversations + play.
And then Andrea + Adrian’s wedding—one of the most connected celebrations of love I’ve ever experienced.
Women gathering to bless Andrea with prayers, stories, tears + wisdom. Men showing up for one another with tenderness. Incredible food. Zero alcohol. Dancing until the music stopped.
And a ceremony where Andrea + Adrian didn’t just ask us to witness their marriage—they asked us to marry them. To become part of their love, their ceremony of life + the values they are choosing to live: sovereignty, friendship, honesty, devotion, growth + love.
And I remembered:
Deep, connected, honest, respectful, healthy love is possible.
Love that shows up.
Tells the truth with kindness.
Does the work—physically, spiritually + emotionally.
Stays curious + seeks to understand.
Honors sovereignty.
Chooses growth + adventure.
Is rooted in friendship.
Is devoted to God + one another.
Even the way home brought another unexpected connection—a couple I had just met drove me to the airport, talking relationships, growth + the retreat I was heading home to facilitate.
Andrea + Adrian, thank you for inviting us into your love and showing all of us what is possible.
I love you both. 🤍