India 2019: Welcome to India

Travel is like an addiction and you can never, ever  have enough of it. Travel is the only thing that you buy, that makes you richer.

Here we are, entering day 5 on our 2nd annual Happyness Center retreat in India. We are exploring the North this time (south last year) and I find myself feeling more comfortable in this intoxicating environment this year.
 
With every trip, the growth as an individual is profound. ​Travel stretches us like nothing else, especially transformational travel which is what The Happyness Center is 100% committed to. These fabulous retreats are not vacations, sitting on the beach and swimming up to the poolside bar (although that definitely has its appeal too at times). The “ Happyness Center Retreats “  are passionately committed to  growth in every single direction – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We are all encouraged to travel with an explorer’s open mind and be adaptable as we slowly get more comfortable in our surroundings . The humbler and grounded we become, the more love we get in return. . . and that all transfers perfectly to home with us in our real lives. Life after all , happens in relationship with others. The goal should be to travel inwards ( into our own selves) to make a difference in not only the health and happiness of ourselves , but those around us in our families, friendships, communities and hopefully in the world.
 
Yesterdays agenda was jam packed!

The day started at 730 and ended about 830 (meals and Kingfishers amongst new and old friends).

Travelling with The Happyness Center is for the love of travel and incredible growth and ITS WORKING for ALL OF US!
 
Thus far we have:

• Ran along the Ganges River in Haridwar (one of the spiritual wonders of the world).
• Had a private fire ceremony with a local priest to release any offerings (let go) to the Divine Mother. This was an intense opportunity to release any personal challenges and emotions (anger, fear, insecurity, past traumas etc).
• Attended the Chandi Temple (which we had to take gondolas up, up, up . Breath-taking setting ) .
• Attended the Ganga Aarti by the Ganges (filled with people everywhere and monks, priests, poverty, smiles, joy, sadness – all of it). Home to break bread together around the table and continue the journey of relationship .
  
  

Today is new. Here we go! More tomorrow. Thank you for reading.

Much love,

Jo and Madhu Sai (The Happyness Center). ​