East of the Sun | West of the Moon

" [A]s the Philippines has learned to its sorrow, running a country by public putsch creates bigger problems than it solves. " ~ John Berthelsen , Editor, Asia Sentinel  Chakras chart courtesey of Gaia Heading home while elections were in full swing was bound to be stressful. Determined to optimize my holiday though I decided to try these chakra destressers recommended by sound healer and multimedia producer, Dudley Evenson . 

Progress unfolds and builds momentum as it goes on a roll.  View from the executive suite at the  Manila Marriot Hotel How consciously and ethical it does is largely in our hands. But more often than not greed and avarice rule over sense and sensibility. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Southeast Asia. Compare the last decade in say the Philippines, Bali and Thailand. Only one has managed to stay true to its indigenous roots and heritage. Because it has done so it has had the most economic growth and local stability. Would that the the rest of the world is watching and inspired to follow suit.  *Originally posted on  Change Warrior .