Jan 16 2010
Four months of Learning
What an amazing journey it’s been since moving.
I realize now that it has been four months since posting. I assure you all, that many many great things have begun to unfold since my last posting. It feels like life is being rebuilt for me. Many things falling away, and new opportunities coming in. I know that a summary of things won’t touch on the details of the past four months, but here goes what’s been happening:
- I’m letting go of a lot of pain, hurt, and anger from our prior living situation, and I’m learning that people only hold power over you emotionally when you give your power over to them. I’m thankful for the experience of living with Loaves and Fishes - and I’m equally thankful that we chose to leave.
- In February, it will be ONE YEAR of being CAR-FREE!! While this has been both a struggle and a joy, I feel like the notion settled within me about two months ago that I was REALLY living it, and that I enjoyed not owning a vehicle! The holidays were difficult - not having the option to drive long distances to see family. But, I feel more strong - more authentic, and more FREE without owning a car, and I feel within my heart that my family understands this.. maybe a little.
- I learned that in my work, I need autonomy and individuality. I need to honor my own process and hold my own focus more and more as I continue to be self-employed (it will be FOUR YEARS in February!).
- I’m now involved in a community theatre show at the Duluth Playhouse, and am in rehearsal for The Secret Garden. I play Captain Albert Lennox, the main character’s father. I die of cholera in India early in the show, then come back in the company of “ghosts” and “dreamers” to sing and portray Mary Lennox’s unconscious hopes, joys, and fears. It’s a beautiful show. The last time I had a role in a community theatre production was 18 years ago!
- My web business has taken off! I’m finding myself incredibly busy now - still even without advertising, as my referrals keep coming in. I’m finding myself growing as an artist and web developer.
- I have taught 3 Reiki classes, and one of them filled almost completely. Much of this success propelled me into creating a new site called NorthernDruid.net - However, with the show and my workload increasing, I’m putting development for this site on hold for a tiny bit of time.
Four months can bring a lot of changes! It’s brought hope and joy back to my life!
What have you learned in the last four months??
