So many thoughts swirling through my
head this morning. All of them, very peaceful. Relocating to a tiny,
somewhat antiquated western town on the plains of Colorado next month
has a lot to do with it. Very much looking forward to the relaxed
atmosphere there. Still, we can all create a zone of peace, no matter
where we live.
This morning I'm listening to “my”
favorite yard bird, accompanied by the crows of the neighborhood
rooster and wondering how much my connection with the universe and
the sense of peace I've been experiencing of late have to do with me
focusing on moving to the country.
Just to clarify, I'm not saying that
I'm particularly special. We're all connected to the universe. Every
last one of us, along with every other living being or blade of grass
or tree on the planet. We're all a part of nature. We are
nature.
Now, let me back-track for a minute to
fill you in.
My bird is a black capped chickadee
with a unique, two whistle chirp. There was one in my country yard,
growing up. There's one in my city yard now. I wonder if there will
be one in my new yard, out on the plains. Wouldn't that be awesome?
And yes, we are moving. City home sold.
Country home purchased. And while I still love the Denver metro area
with all my heart, life out on the plains suits us much better. Truly
looking forward to living in a place that lacks tall buildings,
light/sound pollution and looking forward to the slow life. Besides,
we won't be too far away. It's a commutable distance.
But Oooh and Ahhh to:
Star gazing from our backyard deck.
Tilling and planting our own healthy country soil. Being a
contributing member of a small community. Long, leisurely bike rides
to nowhere in particular with a packed picnic lunch in the bike
basket. Sitting by the wood-stove on cold winter nights. Room for extended family and guests on holidays and special
occasions. Room to create. Room to breathe. Room to relax.
It's going to be spectacular! But then
again, life always is, with the right state of mind. And now, back to
today:
I'm sitting in my chair, listening to
these two, decidedly different birds serenade me and planning a
peaceful country life. How will I fill my rooms and my days? What do
I still need to pack? Because I want to be ready to roll when the day
comes. Ready to start a new life again. Ready for positive and even
negative changes.
Because life is about change, isn't it?
Learning new things. Growing. Stretching. Spreading wings to take on
fluctuating currents, soft breezes and even an occasional tumultuous,
temperamental tornado or two.
I woke up this morning to a new day and
a new life, just like I do every day. Trudging the peace path and
loving every minute of it. But somehow, today seems more peaceful,
knowing a dramatically new beginning is just around the corner. Can't
wait!
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