I vacationed in Sedona three times before with my family and loved it every time. In September, my daughter-in-law gave me the book “The Call to Sedona” by Ilchi Lee. I had just retired and wanted inspiration for the next phase of my life. After finishing the book, I had ‘the call” to Mago. I felt it was something I had to experience by myself. I registered for the Full Moon Mediation in October, booked my flight, and reserved a seat on the Groome Shuttle from Phoenix to Mago. I was prepared for the 10-mile bumpy entry-road to Mago after reading the reviews. However, my knowledgeable shuttle driver, Pete, filled the ride with historical and present-day insights. Before I knew it, I arrived at the Welcome Center, asked for a hair dryer and teapot at the desk and walked to my casita. Red rocks, red soil, a red adobe casita with a fig tree growing in front of it was home for the next five days. I would have been happy to sleep on the chair outside, that’s how good it felt to be there. Once inside, I did a 360 taking in the cleanliness, colorful bedding, a red plush sofa, a fridge, and NO TV. I dropped my bags on the tiled floor and praised myself for having the desire, courage, and health to make this trip from New Jersey. I arrived three days before the Full Moon Mediation. I never felt lonely. I felt like the staff members looked after me. Kristi befriended me, read my aura, and made me feel at home. Allen and Keith taught the 8:00 am complimentary Energy Movement classes outside and introduced me to the TAO Way of Life. Master Han Myung guided and comforted me through the Balancing and Healing Chakra session which was emotional and transformational. I’ve had plenty of Chakrah sessions prior to Mago, but they were “child’s play” compared to the blocked energy released under Han Myung’s healing hands. In my free time, I walked and hiked a fraction of Mago’s 178 acres while enjoying the warmth of the sun and the view of the mountains. I walked the labyrinth barefooted, I swam laps in the pool and relaxed in the hot tub. I meditated under the willow tree at the Healing Garden. I did all this and more before the Full Moon Retreat even began! These activities worked up an appetite. Hannah, Dining Room Manager, nourished me with conversation and some extra fruit for a back-in-my-room-by-myself evening snack. (Hope she doesn’t get in trouble for this.) The Full Moon Meditation participants came from all over the United States. Led by Han Myung, she gently nudged us to the “big reveal.” We discovered that we wanted inspiration and healing from the experience. When the Full Moon peaked, it cast a heavenly glow over us, capturing the oneness with all creation. My message from the moon? “Be lighthearted and don’t take yourself so seriously. Laugh at yourself more.” Within two hours, I got a chance to try that out when I misplaced my room key. Usually, I would experience anxiety over something like that. Not this time, I’m sure the Night Manager who brought me a new key wasn’t laughing, but I smiled, looked up, and whispered “Thank you, Moon.” Before the Full Moon Meditation, we walked the “120 Steps” based on Ilchi Lee’s book “I’ve Decided to Live to 120.” If you don’t do this, it would be like going to Paris and bypassing the Eiffel Tower. Except in this case, you’d be missing a glimpse of your own life, past and future. It’s vital to stay in the present, or certain years of your life might just vanish. Did my trip to Mago inspire me for the next phase of my life? Was I healed? I just scratched the surface, but I know I came home happy. Taking the advice of Ilchi Lee’s words, I asked my soul for the purpose of my life. I GOT AN ANSWER! It’s almost too good to be true, so I’m not telling yet. I signed up for the live online membership classes with the AMAZING Ian Martin (twice a week) to keep my connection strong until I return to that heavenly place on Earth called Mago. For those reading this, consider yourself blessed if you get the “Call to Sedona.”…