I recall back in Colombia one “Good Friday” when my dad reminded me about how Jesus died for us on this day and he was 33 years old. He told me this is a very special age because this is the age of Christ. Back then I was raised Catholic, and it didn’t mean much to me other than the fact that “Jesus” was a very nice guy to have died for us sinners.

 Today a few hours from my thirty third ride around our most important star in our galaxy, I recalled two months ago when I was doing a private yoga session with my fantastic yoga teacher Jerry.  I mentioned I was turning 33. He explained that our life goes into cycles (I apologize for those non believers who are reading this and do not believe in Astrology). He explained that Saturn gets into our constellations for 7 years after we are 25 and it makes everything hectic and challenging, meaning the universe is putting obstacles and not going exactly how you wanted.

I believe we are one with the universe and so I do believe this, and maybe, just maybe Saturn is making us stronger with all those up and downs. This is probably why most of us feel so uncertain during those times and then finally it settles. Then some years later you go into your “mid-life crisis” and then there goes again. I have yet to study about that other planet playing with us. Could it be mischievous Saturn again?

I constantly evaluate my life and my decisions, sometimes too much, and thanks to yoga I know it is more important to stay present. But today awaiting my thirty third ride from Viet Nam, I am holding Gaia after an unexpected diaper change at 10:00 pm. and she feels so perfect. She is my most precious gift. Now that she is so mobile, and aware, she challenges me. I feel powerless, but then when she is calm and settled like now, I feel nothing is more rewarding than her, looking at me, so wise but naive, as she rubs the pillow, giving me a tender look, asking without asking to lay next to her for a few more minutes. The entire universe could collide but it wouldn’t because there is Gaia next to me.

These past 32 rides have been very challenging for me in many ways, yet they have been filled with loved ones, accomplishments and of course Gaia, the extension of my soul. It seems like nothing existed before her. My dear Mr. Jackson was right. He said this when he would talk about his daughter Astrid.

I have made mistakes and I have paid for them in different ways. I feel like I left opportunities aside, but maybe it all happens for a reason, because then it all falls into place. The point is, now that I am “almost” out of this challenging cycle and things will unfold with more ease (I suppose), maybe because I know better thanks to Saturn, maybe now that I start this magical 33 ride as I’ve always wanted to be: Traveling with my two loves, I will be in more balance and in-tuned with the universe.

During the past years next to Bert, I have discovered my biggest passions, my true believes, and I also realized my mission in life: to be one with the universe, with an equal balance of mind, body and soul. This IS the ultimate best example I can set for Gaia in order to prepare her for life. So I welcome my 33 ride around the sun, looking forward to a more balanced life next to those who will boost and challenge me.

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