Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny

About Me

Life on Life's Terms from addiction to recovery

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1. Back from the woods

   Today is the first in over 2 weeks that I am sitting with all of my modern comforts:  electricity, running water, and yes internet.  The last 2 weeks in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee have allowed me to reconnect to my spirit and the healing power of nature.  It was much needed and has given me gratitude as well as a hunger for a much simpler life.  I realize that I don’t need much and all I need I got. 

   Another barometer of my internal condition is the feeling of the “I want’s”.  It goes like this:  I want this, I need that, oh some more of this shiny, tasty, pretty whatever would be nice etc. etc.  Today I realize some sort of dis-ease drives the feelings of the I wants and it blocks me from appreciation of the now.  What is right in front of me is all I need.  I return to the comforts of home and realize that I have fallen victim to the material and it blocks true connection to my spirit.  I do like a hot shower and the comforts of “modern” living yet I believe there is a price for all of this. I also believe there is a price that we are paying for all of this modern technology that we haven’t even begun to recognize.  I see so many people with a “I’m half here” look as they are texting their way through life and I can’t help but wonder if they are missing anything from all the “connectedness”.  (I also realize the irony and hypocrisy tied to the fact that I am throwing all of this out there on a blog)

   Being in the woods let me breathe for a minute and it also made me realize how mother earth is precious and it is vital for us to protect and save her.  So much of the history I saw was related to greed and pillage.  It sickened me.  It is scary to realize that the pace and scale of this Global Pillage is moving at an alarming and possibly irreversible pace.  I also feel powerless in the face of this massive assault.

   On a brighter note……..the Smokey’s were awesome and hiking the AT was sweet. 

   Today I can bring the internal gratitude and peace from this experience into all of my relationships.  I can let feelings of powerlessness and concern drive my moment to moment actions knowing there is a ripple effect I don’t see but can trust.