Spent three magical days and four beautiful nights in Taos, New Mexico. Pulled into Carson National Forest, winding through the mountains just as the sun was setting and a little rain shower was moving in. I was driving. Would’ve loved to have been able to look away from the road and marvel at the beautiful trees and mountains more, but was filled with joy and gratitude to be sharing the experience with Matt and Emma. Beck was there to greet us and was the most gracious and generous host. Went for a night-soak in the hot springs along the Rio Grande, hiked back up the gorge with the moonlight leading us. Meditated and listened to the angelic chants at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram on Sunday morning. Felt Shalimar everywhere. Blessed to have held you there, my dear. Re-visited the sacred Sedona. Was dark and rainy and grey when we arrived and remained that way for the next day until the evening, when our stars aligned with Leigh and David and we were all able to enjoy a meal and some cafe family time together. Had a slumber party in our hotel room and climbed Bell Rock the next morning. Very bad sunburn. Emma too. Traveled south to Phoenix that afternoon to visit family. Felt completely safe and comfortable and taken care of. Was so incredible to be surrounded by such love, and also to have the opportunity to share myself and my message with others, and to GIVE LOVE. Everyone is so welcoming to Matt, and I was delighted at the nurturing and adoration that Emma received. I am grateful to my entire family, especially my Nana Barbara and my Tia Brenda. So many lessons learned. Being in this space, reminded me of the family that I have been creating for myself and how proud I am of the people that I share space with. And so thankful to my parents. And also how honored I feel to have Natalie and Mike in my life and to be apart of what they have created. I am truly humbled. Said goodbye to Matt and to my family on Sunday. Sedona called us again so we drove to the bottom of the Oak Creek Canyon and set up camp right next to the flowing water and budding wildflowers. Awoke at sunrise to the sounds of the birds and the current. Sat by the water and thought of Michael for awhile. Decided over morning tea that we should drive north to Kaibab National Forest. Found a beautiful secluded spot about 15 miles inside the forest. Sat on a log and made a salad together. Cloudy and cold, but the rain stayed away. Broken tent pole. Completely rattled by the vastness of this earth. How strong it is, how delicate. Driving through all of these trees and forests, so saddened to see the wake of wildfires. Charred and burned trees, entire fields of damage. At times, the land felt haunted. Spent the morning in awe and wonder at the Grand Canyon. Saw the beauty the earth creates and holds, fell more in love with Emma. Followed the wind to Las Vegas. Grateful for hot showers and comfortable beds. Heading to Kern River in Sequoia National Forest in the morning, moving into California. Ten states in four months for Emma and I! Thinking about Daph and BL everywhere I go. Imagining what the looks on their faces would be, to see all of these breath-taking things. And remembering to revel in the bliss of all of these moments, just as they would.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 05:32:01 +0000
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