John Early

"Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to crime and civil unrest."

-US Embassy 

Living and running a business in Nicaragua - while the country teeters on potential civil war and government overthrow - has made for quite the experience and range of emotions this past two weeks. As President Ortega has turned into the corrupt dictator he helped overthrow in 1979, the final straw came as his government admitted $160 million of the country's social security money had 'gone missing' and they were going to charge the people higher...

"Community is the new Buddha."
-Thich Nhat Hanh

..."Have you heard of that island on Lake Nicaragua?"
..."Did you hear about that off-the-grid circus and yoga community?"

The rumours are true.

We've created a collective of circus misfits, creative nomads, driven yogi's, and entrepreneurial minds craving a new way to thrive in a community. It's only been a few weeks but the daily magic we've been able to co-generate on Circus Island has been truly special. We train together. Live together. Cook together. And grow together...

Feliz Año Nuevo amigos!
It's that time of year when people reflect on the year behind, the year ahead and what goals they can implement - now - to getting more out of their daily life on this colourful and abundant planet we're fortunate to call home.

Let's focus on the now part. 
My resolution this year is not focused on temporary diets, travel plans or bucket list check-offs...but simply being more aware and grateful for the daily gifts we already have and often take for granted. Family, good health and full be...