Veronica Pesantes of El Portal on Life, Lessons & Legacy

Veronica Pesantes shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Veronica, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Who are you learning from right now?

Joanna Rogers Macy, an environmental activist, author, scholar of Buddhism, and translator of my favorite poet Rilke. She is currently in hospice, and when recently passed, and do we have lost a truly wise elder. Her voice (you can hear her at the “On Being” podcast with Krista Tippet), is so comforting, engaging, prescient and beyond wise. Aldo my two daughters who are constantly teaching me things and keeping my ego in check.

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