Thursday, April 30, 2015

What is the Calling, in this Pilgrimage?

Going  to the coast, with some time, too, for the Redwoods and collecting river rocks &/or driftwood, just relaxing and having no set agenda, is a pilgrimage of sorts, a sacred time to connect with the ocean/river/forest wonders.    Maybe I'll sing quietly "Ocean Mother wash over me, help me  sustain  my life. Help me to remember that all life comes from thee.  Help me to surrender to the magic of being in  this lovely natural setting, and appreciate its subtle blessings.  Help me be open  to new learnings that I need for greater clarity in my life  at this time."
    May the gentle presence of water in its natural forms-rivers, ocean, streams touch a deep part of me that is longing for connection, for release from old anxieties, fears, outdated beliefs.  I travel with a friend who I've learned has many core values in common with me-respect for the land, sensitivity to all the serious ways mankind has abused/overused the natural world, and poisoned so much of our  natural habitat, the creatures of land and sky, our air, our food sources too with toxic chemicals meant to make life easier,  at the expense of our health and well-being.
     This will be our  first time camping  together, so it is taking some organization and planning, along with openness to reclaim skills we've both had in abundance in our  past.  Please Spirits who watch over sensitive, sentient beings, help us both  feel your presence, and find joy and delight in simple  pleasures --maybe even some surprises-we have both been longing for.  It is a good thing, to enjoy simple vacations close to home, that rekindle our  spirits and warm our hearts as well.  It's a blessing to still be able to travel safely with a companion who can give me helping  hand when  needed.  I may have limitations I didn't have decades ago, but I still love the landscapes and seascapes that nurture the wild and free spirit within me!  May we be open to the adventurous spirit that is still precious to both  of us!

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