Recently, I spent a week in Sequim, Washington, where I participated in weeding and composting at A Long View Farm, as well as one day volunteering at the local food bank. Being in the privileged environment allowed me to be present to what was right in front of me, a connection to simplicity.
I took my trusty recorder with me to record the appreciation I felt for the various activities at the Farm --chopping withering greens or squishing soft plums or scything grass and weeds. At the end of each day, I spoke into the recorder of my gratitude for the opportunity to assist in a caring community without being a “me.”
I have returned home with recordings of guidance with both Cheri and Ashwini. I also received a recording of a group I attended. All of these, added to my daily gratitude recordings, are treasures to be mined as I listen back. When I play the recordings I recollect the joy I experienced and hear the insights that even at the time, I was not fully aware of. Recording and Listening helps me recollect and reflect.
I bow in humble submission to all I have been given.
Gasshō
Janice