…looking forward to what this journey has to teach me…

As I look back on the 45 years, of my life, I’m reminded of the lessons learned. I’m also reminded…Fuck, I’m 45 years old!! …I realize how everyone learns life lessons, in different ways, at different times. I’m greatful for where my path has led and the lessons learned. I’ve made friends who are dear to my heart. I’ve been married and divorced. I’ve been a global traveler, helping 3rd world countries. I’ve made it, on my own. I’ve driven cross country. I lived in Tucson Arizona. I’ve tried to enrich the lives of those around me…defended my friends, developed my character, and deepened my spirituality. I’ve become a holistic healer…

As I look ahead, I hope to continue on my path with the wisdom I’ve gained, love and light I share, and open mind/heart/spirit to continue learning. Continuing to develop depth of self and enriching others.

Soaking up all the beauty of the sunsetting on Lake Michigan…

Savoring my first beach fire…

My time in Michigan has exposed me to some of the most beautiful nature. It also opened my eyes to how jaded and cynical I have allowed myself to become.

Sharing the past couple of months surrounded with young people full of ambition, positive energy, and excitement has shown light on my negativity. Some of these young people just rode their bikes halfway across the country! …rode from Michigan to New Hampshire via Canada…kayaked for several weeks to Canada… accomplishing amazing journeys. “Ride in” is the day the bikers ride their bikes back into camp at the same time the kayakers paddle to the shore, at camp. They all celebrate their incredible accomplishments in the water of Lake Michigan. I was more emotional on “Ride in” than I expected/anticipated…

Tearing up as the entire camp Celebrated/Cheered, I felt as if I had released all the negative energy that had been weighing me down. As if the exhilaration that surrounded them affected me, in a positive light. It has been a process to admit/acknowledge my negativity. It has also been a slow and painful reflection of the work I need to do, within myself.

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that the process of releasing the negative energy really began when I initiated action to pursue a different lifestyle, however, it has been a slow struggle..seems silly, now… who’d of thought releasing negativity would be such a struggle. Or that an event at a Wilderness Camp would be the key to successfully releasing the weight that negative energy was burdening my spirit with.

…Speaking of Celebration…

“DID YOU KNOW”…In Mesopotamia, early evidence of beer is a 3900 year old Sumerian poem honoring Ninkasi, the patron goddess of brewing, which contains the oldest surviving beer recipe…some studies show that beer has anti-aging properties and can also increase HDL cholesterol (that’s the healthy cholesterol)….

…also, Michigan has some of the best breweries. As some of my friends are aware, I’m a bit of a “beer snob”…working around/with/brewing beer, for too many moons to count, will do that…LOL…

I wasn’t able to sample many of Michigan’s “homebrew” but those I did, were delicious. It gives me ANOTHER reason to return to Michigan.

ANOTHER reason… the North Country Trail. It’s the Appalachian Trail of Michigan. The girls and I hiked a little bit of it…

…these past 45 years have been such a rollercoaster of emotions, struggle, and learning process…I’m looking forward to what this next journey/trip around the sun has to teach me.

…Thank You for following along and learning with me …