Greetings Family and Friends,
I know I have not written since the holidays, but actually my life has been filled with many poignant moments, made up of challenges and gifts. I have been in Michigan since the New Year. Yes, I know I chose to be here during the very cold winter and was surprised to realize it actually did not bother me all that much.
Actually, a lot of things have surprised me since the beginning of the year and I wanted to share some of the insights and wisdom that I have been blessed to receive. Last year as I traveled around the U.S. in a rather arbitrary fashion, I was really experiencing what it was like to be in the present moment. With a bit of disregard for plans and time lines, I felt an unaccustomed freedom and really enjoyed it. I had no idea what an important and life-changing experience I was giving myself. So, when 'life' called me to remain in Michigan for an indefinite amount of time, it was an easy decision.
My adventures over the past 18 months have brought me a sense of curiousness, peacefulness, tears, laughter, growth and gratitude. I have met the best and worst parts of myself and it's 'okay.' Today, I truly understand how healing it has been to embrace my wholeness. This is wisdom that came to me when I realized over the freezing winter months in Michigan that it does not matter so much what happens outside of me, as much as what happens inside of me.
Now it is springtime, my favorite season of the year. The beauty around me is less raw and certainly more colorful. Everything in the natural world is coming alive and in bloom. What a great time for us to also, bloom ... and go fishing!With Gratitude,
Elaine
