When I first met Gail, I thought she was a bit quirky. She would often say silly or ridiculous things that I would be too embarrassed to say myself for fear of how others might perceive me. As I came to know her better, I admired her ability to be open and candid in any situation. It’s always been her honesty and sincerity that made her shine. I’ve come to understand that her truth comes from a place of humility and acceptance of herself. She treats others with the same acceptance, non-judgement and non-expectation.

Gail has this amazing gift of freedom in her expression. She possesses an incredible wit, finding humor in any experience. In the middle of a serious philosophical discussion – she’ll always find a way to lighten our spirits with something funny, usually laughing at herself in a way to bring us all to a place of humility. Whenever we begin to take ourselves too seriously, she’ll always bring us down a peg and lead the class in a chicken-squawking-wing-flapping session or she’ll make us buzz like bees or take long loud sighs – or best, her favorite, breath of joy. Just soften your knees, swing your arms, and breathe…. Carefree as a child, free as the wind.

Now it’s 2010. And I read your blog …. I can taste Reality in your words. Namaste.