And just like that, I'm back in touch with the world. So why am I here? Seclusion has finally sunk into my bones and I needed a touch of familiar. Pretty simple really. The full force of being alone yesterday took an interesting turn on my mindset.
Until yesterdays shift of the winds, the 6 days before are mine to cherish and savor. I took not a single picture during those six days, committing everything to memory. The best word to describe it is wonderful. This entire trip is something I've decided to place in it's own special compartment of my life. Something to keep to myself and go back to when the times are right. If spurring my creative soul, or writers intuition, or adding more fuel to the stirrings in my heart was my goal, I've accomplished that.
I'm staying at a pretty little spot on the Madison River, in Montana. Montana really is a divine contribution of nature. The person who deemed it "Big Sky" country described it to perfection. I'm here for two more days and then I'll be driving head first back into reality. I'm rather conflicted about jump starting myself back into normal routine. I have a distinct feeling, I'm not going to enjoy it. Freedom has a way of changing a few perspectives and allowing your inner self to marvel in the world of no schedule and clocks.
I suppose the feeling of loss is something I'll have to assume the posture with and start dealing with right now. Cause and effect. The results of one action leads to the consequence on the other side. Ying and Yang right. If you step up on a Mountain of Wonderful, the only place left is down to the bottom. Thankfully, there's always another Mountain to climb the next day. Up and Down we go, so goes the symphony of life.
And that has satisfied my need for a touch of familiar today.
Alright, my ten bucks worth of time is up :o)
15 comments:
It has always been a dream of mine to see beautiful Montana. My friend Lisa moved there years ago and has never left...Glad your time away has been well spent and the memories in your mindbook will be yours and yours alone. Take care! Michelle
Rebecca,
Thanks for checking in with the familiar... Always a pleasure to share part of your fascinating world. One day I will make it out west, for pleasure instead of business. I can get lost in just the thoughts of the open space and mountains. Enjoy and savor those memories always.
i am so admiring of you, going of all alone like that ...I can'at wait to hear all your stories!
Marti
I'm glad you're having a great time. Missed ya!
Ari
Sounds like you're having a wonderful time. I need to get away, if only for a day or two, I really need to get away. Enjoy the rest of your time, and welcome back, when you get here.
The beauty of this entry is that you have taken a bit of that mountaintop magic and shared it with us, here, in the valley. I truly believe that is what we are all called to do with our lives. In being true to our calling, we discover a world of mountaintops, each with their own wondrous characteristics. As members of a community, we have the great chance to bring those cherished moments and glorious insights to those in the valley. Thank you for sharing!
Peace and love,
Charley
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I'm glad to know your six days were glorious. Of course you didn't take any pictures; committing everything to memory is what it's all about. Those memories are yours now to cherish, to keep in your heart and visit at your leisure. It sounds like your sabbatical is everything you anticipated. Returning to reality is never easy when freedom holds the hands of time. No disputing the beautiful music played by the symphony of life. Stand silent and still and listen closely to what it says.
Best,
Judith
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Glad to hear you are enjoying your vacation and your solitute. Your right, Montana is definitely beautiful country, especially during the summer months. Perhaps you can hang onto some of this inner peace for when life returns to hectic and noisey. Paulette
That solitude has got to be such a great release into freedom.....
Hang on....just need to wrestle my jealously back into a corner.....there, that's better. Sounds like a trip I'd love to make! Never been to the northwest, though I do hope to get there someday. I'm happy you enjoyed the solitude and knew when to pull yourself from it. Hard coming back to reality though. Hopefully, the tales from your daughters about their adventures will ease you in without much effort! :0)
Tammy
Miss you, Rebecca. Glad that you are enjoying your solitude. It's a luxury nowadays. Recharge your batteries and I'll be here when you're ready to unleash the energy.
My husband's father and stepmother live in Missoula and my hubby keeps trying to get me to move out there! It truly is a beautiful place! rose
I used to spend a lot of time up in Montana many years ago and I also thought that BIG SKY was the perfect moniker!
I lived in Wyoming for several years and the summers were heaven and the winters were a windy hideous hell.
So, the world is just a hook-up away. What an interesting time to be on this planet!
I commend you for holding your experience near, dear and private.
We welcome you with open arms upon your return, Rebecca, one of J-Land's favorite daughters!
"Up and Down we go, so goes the symphony of life."
You my dear can say the words that many often only reach for.
judi
judith sent me -
wonderful succulent wisdom -
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