This week I have travelled to Mendocino, alone. I can't quite explain what I'm doing here, except that it seemed necessary to do it. And it has felt so good. I rented a little cottage that has a small kitchen, so I can fend for myself a bit, and don't have to go out unless I want to. The weather has been rainy, giving me more reason to stay in. I arrived late in the evening Monday night, after driving through a bad storm for hours. I settled in a bit, but was mostly exhausted and went to bed early. I woke up at sunrise, all stretched out diagonally in the bed. Taking up space that I haven't allowed myself to take up for a while. I spent most of the morning smiling.
I brought with me my art journal, a writing journal, books to read, my camera and a computer, knitting to do, and a yoga mat, and no attatchment to doing anything in particular other than whatever I felt like in the moment. My mornings have mostly looked like this:
Journal, sunlit window, computer and coffee. And then a whole day ahead of me to spend any way I wish. Bliss. And my sun salutations are starting to feel fluid, finally.
Thats the ticket a nice getaway by yourself with your arts etc. I think oceans are so inspiring and I plan to get away by myself again very soon!
Posted by: Joy Logan | Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 12:07 PM
fabulous--i adore this photo. it oozes peace and calm and the possibility of a whole day stretching out in front of you.
thank you for posting it.
Posted by: Ricë | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 04:17 PM
What bliss, indeed! Good for you! We all need some time to refill the well. You are a good role model for me. I'm off to plan a trip!
Posted by: Loretta | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Divine. I am envious (in a good way) that you have this time. Hope you are feeling restored now. Hugs...
Posted by: Mary Beth | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 06:47 AM
I liked, "...and no attatchment to doing anything in particular other than whatever I felt like in the moment." "And then a whole day ahead of me to spend any way I wish. Bliss." Brillant. We all need some of that in our lives. Bravo to you for taking the time out to indulge yourself. Smart.
And this is such a lovely thing when it happens: "And my sun salutations are starting to feel fluid, finally." And it does take time for everyone to achieve. And sometimes you need to check out, as you did to achieve it. Now the challenge becomes being able to check into that space in your head even back at home with all the stimulus and still do Sun Salutation fluidly. Ahhhhh...bliss.
Posted by: Jennine | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 08:05 PM
we just did that. lots of quiet time alone, reconnecting at meals. the alone retreat is always good too.
blessings upon your journey.
Posted by: celeste | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Yup, this sounds blissful and so peaceful. I've been feeling like that's what I need to do, myself. [sigh] Hope that it was energizing and centering as well; looking forward to the writing and art that it and the new year should bring.
Posted by: Wendee | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 07:53 AM