The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

Suleika Jaouad Batiste on Instagram: “Took a hot air balloon ride over the pyramids at Teotihuacán in Central Mexico—truly one of the most wondrous experiences of my life. I was with Jon and some dear friends, floating through crisp morning air, watching the sun rise over the pyramids and the mountains (and even a tuft of smoke from an active volcano). And then Jon pulled out his melodica and started playing “Fly Me to the Moon.” I’ve been thinking a lot about memorable moments and what makes them so. Whether it’s an epic event, or you’re out for an ordinary walk and a busker starts playing guitar and the sky shifts—it’s the moment that meets you where you are. This hot air balloon ride was one of those, for obvious reasons—but what struck me most was a sense of harmony. I was with my beloveds, completely suspended, trusting the wind to take us where it would. It was transcendent in every sense of the word, and it settled my soul. More moments like these, please 🎈”