On Christmas Eve 2021, my life took a dramatic turn, propelling me to cross a threshold I never anticipated. While vacationing in Mammoth, an avalanche of snow fell off a hotel rooftop and buried my daughter, Uma. In those crucial fifteen minutes, as rescue teams worked tirelessly to find her heartbeat, my family and I stood at the edge of an unimaginable abyss.

Our journey continued through a six-hour drive in a snowstorm to a pediatric ICU, where we faced an uncertain future. With less than a 5% chance of survival, Uma's recovery was fraught with challenges. A portion of her brain had died from lack of oxygen, leaving her in a vegetative state. As her brain began to heal, she endured silent screams and involuntary movements, trapped in a loop of terror. It was a time of holding on tight, both physically and emotionally, as we supported her through this critical threshold of recovery.

For three months, the unwavering support from friends, family, and global communities enveloped us, creating a powerful force of healing and love. Against all odds, Uma’s recovery was termed miraculous. She became the 1% who not only survived but thrived, embodying a “normal” life after such a severe injury. This experience underscored the transformative power of collective support and the incredible strength found in unity.

Uma woke up in her hospital bed one early morning and said, “It’s too bad we’re human right now, because if we weren’t, we would be together forever and always….”  She paused, looked at me and said, “But since we are, I’m glad I found you again.”

I knew exactly what she meant.  Part of her died that day, and another part of her woke up. She was looking at us through a divine perspective. She was love embodied, without any of our usual filters.  She was showing us how to see each other through this lens of love, unity, and a deeper understanding of life’s profound connections.

Inspired by this journey, Frank and I crossed our own threshold by getting married and creating "The Threshold" in our backyard. This space was conceived to honor and support the community of friends, teachers, and healers who stood by us. "The Threshold" is a sanctuary dedicated to helping others navigate their own transformative crossings. It stands as a beacon of connection, awakening, and support, guiding individuals through the significant thresholds of their lives.

By embracing the divine perspective in all that life presents, we open ourselves to the deepest meanings and connections that life is waiting to reveal. "The Threshold" is our commitment to fostering this journey for others, providing a sacred space for crossing into new states of being, and discovering the profound unity that binds us all.