My Dance Of Late

One step forward.

Stop and ponder.

Another step forward.

Stop and ponder.

Get caught up in the flow of things.

Get dropped back down to earth again.

Pick myself up.

Shake off the dust.

Stop and ponder.

One step forward...............

Backing Into Things

Until now I never thought backing into things could work in one's favor.

I was always one to shy away from a situation; or embrace it with every part of my being. There was no middle ground.

Since my car accident, I notice that I find it easier to leave a building backwards - easing myself down onto the top step. I also find it easier to enter a vehicle in the same way - easing myself backwards down onto the seat.

Finlly, after four years of this working well for me, I am learning that it also benefits me in certain life experiences.

I no longer shy away from new experiences or embrace them wholeheartedly right from the beginning. Instead I sort of ease myself gently into them in a backward sort of way.

Hey - whatever works!

A Walk In The Dark

Did you ever notice that sometimes life is like a walk in the dark?

During those times, you just act on what speaks to you inside, uncertain where each action is leading you.

I much prefer those times when I have the illusion that I know where I am going - and how to get there.

The Truths Found In Dreams

I don't know how people make their way in this world without paying attention to their dreams. I wouldn't know which way to go.

My dreams let me know when my thinking is out of whack; and needs a little fine tuning.

I was recently reminded through my dreams that when I take my focus off what I feel called to do - being distracted by what others do or fail to do - I am headed for trouble - just like a sinking ship.

And it is also through my dreams that my faith in a Power greater than myself (G0d) is constantly being renewed. Over and over again I am reminded that none of us walk alone. Universal support is guiding us all the time - despite our many attempts to block it.

A Peaceful Existence

Soul needs body as much as body needs soul. - Marion Woodman

I am finally making peace with my body. I finally feel at home in my body. Interesting that it needed to become so used up before I was able to feel at home in it.

This summer I went a lot of places that it was physically challenging for me to go. I pushed my body to its limits - finding ways to work around its limitations each step of the way.

In doing so, we formed a friendship that will serve us well in the next leg of the journey - "old age".

I do not miss youth. It had its own challenges. I enjoy being in the presence of youth; but its always a blessing to bring my tired old body home to the space we have built together.

New Beginnings

September always seems to open me to new beginnings - new possibilities - and at the very least doing old things in a new way.

Even at this stage of my life, I find myself packing things away to make room for whatever is to come. It's like a part of me knows somewhere deep inside which things I have to set aside; and which things I am going to need in the next little while.

Every day is an adventure - living in the moment - responding to the unexpected - on both internal and external levels.

Knee Deep In Pickles

I'm knee deep in pickles - and loving it!

It has been a lot of years since I had a reason to make pickles and I am really having fun with it.

I started out by pickling 25 pounds of beets. I wasn't sure if I would ever see the end of that bag. I think I might start out with 10 pounds next year.

But by the time I was finished with the beets, I was ready to tackle the cucumbers; and then on to the green tomatoes.

My favorite sound is that "pop" each cover makes as it seals - just like it should.

Fall is my favorite time of year. There is always so much to be grateful for. And the beautiful colors along with pleasant temperatures always pull me out of my "busyness" to savor life.