Sunday, March 13, 2011

i am here

Hello from india...
Unfortunately, I can't post a photo right now, but I can write a bit.
Just wanted to see if this works... And I'm a bit too high on adrenaline to sleep.
I've only been here for 6 hours, but already a shift in perspective has happened.
(Not only a subtle one, but a big one from the time i was here last year)
1. I no longer feel the need to be searching...
It is enough to just be here now.
2. Gratitude is so much more a part of my thought process
Like it is a more natural step in my brain
3. I feel so connected and supported by my community
Both those close and far... And closer to the ones
That are far away
4. Everything I see is so beautiful...even lamp shades
Here are works of art.
5. The familiarity of the place has eased the
Overwhelming sense of being so far away fron
Any comfort zone
6. Less feeling the need to control every action
And situation... A letting go of expectations...

Ok. That's enough brain power to use up on not enough sleep.
Tomorrow is another big travel day
By car up to the mountains. Hopefully I can post
Again soon.

Love and peace,
Jennifer

3 comments:

Alexi said...

Wishing you a wonderful trip. I've read bits of your blog after stumbling on it - and love your artwork and good intentions. Lovely to take art materials to children in India and give them a great opportunity! I have been to Mcleod Ganj and loved it. I'm sure you'll have a special time.

rkramadh said...

I haven't been to your site in ages and missed a lot! Hope you are having a wonderful time in India, all the best! I feel terrible for having missed the opportunity to donate/share a few art supplies for you to take to India. May be next time :)

daya saraswati dasi said...

thanks alexi! isn't mcleod a special place? i just got back today, and part of my brain and heart are still there...

rkramadh,
thanks for visiting! i had an amazing time... thanks for wanting to offer supplies... i had so many i couldn't even fit in my suitcase! yes... there may be a next time:)

peace,
jennifer