New Birth

Self-discovery was confused by a joint experience. 

It was put aside as meaning took precedence,

It laid dormant with mundane distraction. 

Self has been patiently waiting,

Its colors eager to show,

its labels  peeling one at a time

unfold and stating: THIS IS ME.

Unpredictability

While he was steady like a rock, 

His gaze held a touch of the unpredictable.

While he was thirsty for independence,

He still missed having to hold hands.

While he was longing for home

His eagerness for adventure was palpable.

Wake up!

Today I've been reminded that we, too often, let the auto-pilot take over while we lose ourselves watching life go by. 

We need to embrace life. We need to actually live each moment, experience every nuance and make a conscious decision for each thing you are doing. 

We doze for years and suddenly we realize that we have not appreciated half of the things we lived thru. 

So, get out there, hug that tree, buy that ridiculously expensive dessert, open that bottle, take that class, watch the sunset, live like you mean it. 

Here we go...

I am amazed by things that happen as if they've been strung together to accomplish a determined goal. 

Last night I follow some of these strings that culminated into watching the movie "Into The Wild."

It was a very cathartic experience. I'm still digesting all different thoughts brought up by this movie, leaving me kind of numb and pondering.

These past 4 weeks have been full of life changing situations, and as expected and required, it left me wondering.