1.       “You are Juli.”  - Len Fiocca (dad).  I am Juli.  Before.  During.  After.  I am me.  This Journey to Kona reminds me that I journey with love and joy and happiness.  At the start line and at the finish line, I’m still me. 

2.       It could be confusing, but as I meditate on it during a long ride, it is simple.  Goal setting, visualizing, is the process to put the energy - the possibility - out there.  Out there, dangling in mid-air magically.  Life’s happiness, however, is not in the possibility.  The process, the doing, the joy of each moment, provides fulfillment and happiness.

3.       Peace.  I like this take:  “Peace.  It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.  It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”

4.       Mantras:  Flow (opposite of force); Freedom (opposite of resistance).

5.       Abundance.  The abundance of the energy and positive karma of Kona reflects the abundance surrounding us daily.  Taking from others is unnecessary.  Instead, give, and give openly.  This reminds me of the story about the man who was robbed and caught the person in action.  The “victim” gave the robber more things.

6.       It is what it is.  There is no good, no bad, no judgment.  You never know what is going to happen next.

7.       I love my life.  Here we are - Autumn, Michael, my mom, the Goddess of Compassion, and I