visit north

these are my newest journal pages...
the quotes are from a book about buddhism.

i just got back from adventures up north...
lots of fun creating, beautiful nature, incredible food
and connecting with wonderful friends...

i got home last night and was sad...
for what i think i do not have here at home.
so time for a gratitude list...

i am grateful for:
1. having the most beautiful places to visit
that stay in my heart even when i leave
2. to have this place to come home to
that has everything i need
3. dreaming about the future
and working on being ok
with decisions that were made
in the past
4. nature and it's endless ways of
entertaining us and filling our time
with meaningful experiences and
ways to meditate without sitting on a cushion
5. pure, clean, healthy, whole, organic food
6. someone who misses me when i am gone
and someone to miss when i am away
7. hospitality that blows your mind - thanks ting + eric!
and rosemary + sal!
8. being able to tell and show how a favorite
art teacher from past has influenced and touched my life.
9. getting financial advice from wise people
and finally growing up just enough to do so
10. remembering to feel grateful
to get me through the sadness...