Retreat Into the Woods
Over stones and ferns…
RETREAT
Sitting by a creek inside a forest
Your notebooks spread out
Over stones and ferns
Sounds of tiny waterfalls accompany your thoughts
The dimension of your existence opens before you
Oneness of spirit, wholeness one song.
On the porch, one day
Someone leaves a small heart-shape wood carving,
Another day, a sketch of fiddleheads
Or a haiku
Kindness from unknown neighbors
Who will later introduce themselves
Retreat in the woods
Finding new friends threaded with similar
Attitude of solitariness
Learning how to be present
In the moment, to attend
Slowing of time
A time to feel and touch the earth again
With its ecstasy and pain
Hello, my friends,
It’s been too long since we last met here. When June turned the corner Mr. H and I stepped into the month with a gardening fever, followed by guests, family, and friends. My washing machine has never seen so much action! It feels good and I admit a little exhausting at times. I took a deep relaxing breath when this poem by blogging friend, Edgar Calvelo, appeared in my inbox one day. I have been wanting to share ever since. A reminder to retreat to the woods, breathe in the attitude of solitariness, the slowing of time, to feel and touch the earth again. Thank you Edgar for reminding me to do so. I hope this lightens your day a bit too!
I have so much to share with you. My notebook is busting. Books, books and more books and some shopping tips too. Have I told you how so so touched I am by the kind words about my recent blog posts, recounting years of expat memories? More to come, they just need a bit of tweaking. :))
A while back I announced a postcard mailing and diligently sent them off. I am now realizing that I missed a few people. If I missed you, please let me know, I am happy to carry on. If you didn’t sign up, but would like one, just leave a comment or write to me here.
With that my friends, I wish you well, hope that you are in good health and enjoying kindness in your life.
Until next time,
Jeanne xx
