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Time to release old and embrace new. Is there a difference?
I pack my things and real-eyes the absurdity in moving so much 'stuff' from here to there. Why?
Of each item I ask, "Why am I keeping this?" I am attached to some, others are merely conveniences. The important thing is that I recognize my attachments for the illusion that they are.
Travel lightly upon this earth... always, and all ways.
"Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it."
The world knocks at my door, yet I am in need of stillness. A slight twinge of guilt as I ignore the ringing phone, and then heightened awareness of the twinge. I gently pick up the twinge, cradling the guilt in my hand, watching it, observing it, seeing it for the illusion that it is, then gently placing it back down and watching it float away.
I have not been a slave to a telephone ringing. I have been a slave to my own expectations.
I am a slave no more.
Yesterday I shared conversation with a younger version of me. The whirlwind passion of youth, the courage and excitement of finding her own way to walk the path. Her visit brings awareness of my own walk. No longer am I searching, seeking, striving, forging through obstacles with the determination and vigor of my younger years. Instead, I sit. I listen. I am quiet, and in the quiet I open and soften.
Past a beautiful lake, through an ancient cedar forest, over a mountain and into a lush valley near the ocean - this is my travel route each morning and reverse again in afternoon. Ought I be inspired by the beauty and wonder? I grow impatient and angry with the others who follow me too closely in their vehicles on these winding roads. Awareness of wasted energy - anger depletes the personal power of choice - for each of us. I strive to bring my focus back to Now with patience and compassion.