Farm of Life

Hello dear friends 💚

Today marks 4 months that I am here in Costa Rica. And for a gypsy like me, 4 months definitely gives me enough time to go deeper and explore not only the surroundings but the deeper corners of my soul.

When in autumn I received an invitation to come back to the Finca de Vida or Farm of Life once more but to be a head chef this time, part of me was feeling so stuck in my Mexico dream ideas that I had some doubts about it. And man I am so happy I listened to my intuition and came back to Costa Rica.

The place where I work is not just a random health retreat centre but a very special spot in the world. Brian and Jodi, who became dear friends of mine, created this incredible place charged with gratitude, service, generosity and inspiration. It is literally at the end of the road, deep in the nature where the alarm clocks are the birds, where whole drama of the world does not even reach the place.

It is the place where many felt connected with themselves, nature around, where many healed their bellies and bodies and souls.

It is the place where plant medicine gave me more clarity, depth and growth.

It is the place where my creative expressions in the kitchen are seen, heard and appreciated.

It is the place where you get a proof that everything is possible, that change is within you and god is around and within.

I have been creating here these last months and really having a privilege to retreat myself. To look into those corners of my triggers, my shadows and accept. Accept because all parts of me are ok. I had a chance to settle again, to feel safe and comfortable in my little cave I created.

I had so many incredible conversations, dirty jokes, love moments, starry night wonders, full moon celebrations, waterfall cleanses, pure magic of present moment. I met my soul brothers and sisters.

I had also tough triggers, real mirrors, uncomfortable conversations, dilemmas and routine drops in.

And now I am sitting in my beautiful room, looking around and realising I got my last retreat to cook here, Brian and Jodi are going to close this chapter and leave their creation for a new owner.

I am sitting here and reminding myself to savour each day. To hug my favourite trees, to sink into the cool pool magic, to have as many laps in the swimming pool with that view, to do yoga with my bird audience around, to savour each unlimited mango and pineapple around. To shine and choose light instead of tiredness and routine.

This place is forever ingrained in my heart.

But as a gypsy soul, the change does not scare me. It brings me excitement and curiosity.

For the month of April my new adventure is still in Costa Rica. But on the other side-the carribean. Puerto Viejo is inviting me for a very exciting opportunity.

I will dive into the art of making chocolate and immerse myself as an intern on one incredible cacao farm. In order to follow my biggest passion, teacher, friend and lover - cacao.

With excitement and love,

Ligita

Rica Costa Rica

 Hola amigos 🤗

It's February! Time passes and we know it but how do we live it?

My time here, mostly all January has been busy creating magic in the kitchen, connecting with people, laughing, trying to squeeze just a little bit yoga and kundalini in between, not forgetting swimming. 

I have been privileged to be nourishing many souls that come here at the Finca de Vida looking for healing and more. It's been intense but I managed to keep the presence and remind myself to enjoy the process.

My work as a vegan chef is really not a typical 9-5 job. I have never been drawn to the standard way of living so when I work, I work intensely and when I play I make sure I have couple months wondering around, camping in the nature and just being a little hippy girl. My January definitely was an intense one related to work. I got assured again and again that I am walking my path, that I love sharing vegan food with others and that there are still so many corners and layers I can shave off myself.

In the kitchen I get to practise my creativity, my trust, the flow, the letting go, the clear focus, attention and presence. It is the space where I can talk about my values when it comes to my beloved animals and it is a space for inspiring. And from time to time I meet other inspiring chefs and co-create and learn from them too ☀️ Like my new friend Chris ✨

I have also been more and more interested in Kundalini yoga. I have always been drawn to it but this month I put some more interest in learning of moving that incredible life force within me.

I have also been dwelling on self-acceptance. Accepting all parts of myself, however cliche it may sound. And when I manage to accept my dark side, I then feel like a true light, what a paradox! 

What about you, my dears? What January brought to you?

Lots of love from the tropics 🥰💚