Some Words

In check in this morning I talked about the game of Monopoly a few nights ago and what it taught me.  When people have less they area more aware of what they have and take better care of it. The game taught me that as well as my current lifestyle. I have enough, but no extra. I also noticed this morning that people who have very little (depending on how you measure - little money and possessions but lots of joy and love) often are willing to give more. And - when there are less objects in my life I am much more appreciative of the ones I have (as it should be.)

Another metaphor life sent my way was - once I stop looking I will find what I am looking for. The hand warmers that have kept me warm in many different environments (North Carolina, PA, California) have been missing in action for nearly a week now. I have looked in the lost and found areas (trago, outside the dinning yurt, and generally around) and had not seen them. I even (feeling a bit selfish) made an announcement about them in morning circle. About 2 days ago I made the decision that the hand warmers had left my life. I was bummed but alright with moving on. About an hour ago as I was walking from Centre Fire to the volunteer office to return my laptop before returning to painting I saw them lying on the table. Hey look at that! I put them on and excitedly went outside to complete a days work.

The last few days have absolutely flown by. Flown by. (Time flies when you are having fun.)

It is Friday. It feels like just as I was getting into the swing of the 'work week' it is time for the weekend. Last Friday I stayed up until after midnight (which feels very late when working hard for about 8 hours in the outdoors). Last Friday (my first Friday at Embercombe) was Lukas' last night here so there was a celebration. Most of us living at Embercombe sat around a fire singing, talking, and enjoying our drink of choice. I bought myself a bottle of Embercombe cider (I am of age in England) and had a sip of Lucy's nettle beer. It was really lovely visiting with new friends and bonding under the stars. I fell asleep to the sound of voices, laughter, quiet singing, and crackling of the fire. It was a lovely way to fall asleep. It feels like so much has happened since last Friday. I feel much more grounded and comfortable here. I feel at home.

Things are feeling in a good place. I am arranging what may happen when I am not here and it is feeling right. Excited to see family and curious what it will be live returning to Embercombe after time away.