Abouda has spent a lifetime split between a core desire for the peace that a monk's life represents and the fullness of a family life. After spending the morning doing chores, physiotherapy and contemplating the moment, he suddenly realizes, "I am a monk! I live in the elephant's graveyard, basically, as a monk does. I contemplate. I spend time in the moment. I do my work. I have my projects. I make these recordings. I am almost always completely in the moment. It's funny how it never looks like you expected it would. But in some ways this almost exceeds expectations. Rss Apple Podcaster →