The one who has always been with me, watching over me, and pushing me to never give up. Kwan Yin, boddhisatva, Goddess of Compassion, healing, forgiveness, and unconditional love. In the yoga tradition there is the concept of "Ista Dvata," a guide, supporting you along this Earthly journey. While I've always been aware of my guide "Ma" from an early age, I only just heard of the yoga concept of Ista Dvata. Wow, does it resonate. Kwan Yin is my Ista Dvata. I have a sweet little story that goes with this particular Kwan Yin we found in Daan Park, Taipei this past weekend. I asked my little girl, almost 4 years old, if she knew who this was. In a very matter-of-fact way, she told me, "It's the mother of Jesus." Having never had that conversation with her before, and seeing my husband was also surprised by her wisdom, she told us, "Somethings you just know." Amen little buddhaful girl. Amen. #kwanyin #buddhaful #istadvata #chinesemedicinewisdom #ayurvedamedicine #spiritguides Some other forms of this Divine energy (from CrystalLinks): Quan Yin carries the Goddess and Divine Mother aspect of Buddhism. The same Goddess and Divine energy carried by the Virgin Mary in Christianity. In the Egyptian mysteries it is carried by Isis. In Hinduism it is carried by Shakti, wife of Vishnu, by Parvarti, wife of Shiva, by Radha, wife of Krishna, and by Sita, wife of Rama. (at 大安森林公園 Da An Forest Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIGG14nUEz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uu4a4tu8jkh