The Navigator

The wind is strong today.  There is much movement on the lake.  Beautiful blue ripples moving swiftly across the top.  I know deep down there is a sense of calmness for all who live here. 

The loons must be back but I don’t see them.  They are some place safe enjoying the sunny day no doubt.  The beavers have their dam still in placenear the spot I saw the cool turtles last year just hanging out on a log. 

The evergreen trees blow wildly in the wind, full of green, inviting all the other trees to join them.  Some of the trees still have fall leaves, resistant to letting go of what no longer serves them.  I am thankful that the wind is here to support them as they take that last step, allowing the newness of spring to step in. 

The sun is shining brightly in the blue sky, speckled here and there with fluffy white clouds.  A big change from last night’s indigo sky speckled with the glittering of stars.  Both equally brilliant.

It’s different here than in the cities.  No city lights to distract from the amazing aspects of nature.  Sometimes I want to stay here forever.  Never thought I’d say that but I’m in a different place now.  The solitude calms me.  The silence is peaceful.  The alone-time…much needed.  It brings tears to my eyes now.

Just a while longer, please, I ask.  Allow the sense of being safe, of being exactly where I am supposed to be, of being cared for by the Universe fill me to the top and out in every direction before I make my journey back to the “real” world. 

Or is this the “real” world??  I think it just might be.   I now look forward to returning home, bringing the “real” world with me.   Enjoying all aspects of my life and realizing that I can be in the “real” world any time I choose.