I am writing this with an amazing view of verdant and lush Sierra Nevada Mountains, tall green pine trees, and clear blue skies... I had hoped to make multiple posts and answer all of the comments now piling into the hundreds before I left, but instead faced days of server problems, leaving me unable to post, comment, and check on emails! Talk about FRUSTRATING! Using a local server up here in the wilderness, I am thrilled to be able to post, despite it being completely one way (me to you). Our 5 year old wiring system at home, is now 'ancient history' and needs to be updated... How can one keep up with the speed of technology?
I walked alone in the wilderness yesterday afternoon, picking wildflowers to draw, and felt so complete, away from responsibilities, technology and the rush of modern day sounds. Birds called to me from the trees, insects danced around my body, and a delightful northern breeze kissed my bare arms. I let my fingers trail across branches, rubbed bare and smooth by mother natures follies. My heart slowed down, and my senses became fine tuned, much as I imagine a captured animal must feel when returning home again. Irony in those words that tumble out so easily from my heart...
I take solace in the night skies, so many stars twinkling - they have been here longer then we can even fathom! How easy it is to knot and then double knot the feelings of frustration that build in our stomaches, over little things like server problems and technology woes... And yet in the bigger picture, in the endless night skies, these problems seem inconsequential and unnecessary - do they not?
Home, responsibilities, computers and commitments await me - just a few days off...
But until then, I am throwing caution to the winds, and taking advantage of the blissful timing to clear my head and heart. My wings grow stronger by the hour, and my vision clears... Today I rest, and gather strength for a brighter tomorrow.
Blessings
Ulla
