Under the Sitka Tree Soul Tour

A grateful attitude becomes a grid through which you perceive life. Gratitude enables you to see the Light of presence shining on all circumstances. Cultivate a thankful heart, for this glorifies all of creation and fills one with Joy. ~ JC I write this in a place of transition. As I wait to fill the void of permanent shelter by moving into my new rental suite, there is a resurgence of Hope within me. I have returned to the Island with renewed strength. Much like the polished by the sea water stones… I am changed.  My movements from the north, where I worked in the Provincial Parks, began with a 10 hr bus trip from Prince George to Kelowna. Tucked amongst my excess lilac luggage was the confirmation of a job interview in Victoria. This immersion would be the third Government job I have held a position, yet more momentous is the journey that led me here. Recently, I posted the following on my Facebook, as being hired to work in this field has resulted in a circle...

"Words on a page that linger on your heart... tend to breathe life into a new chapter of never ending stories." ~ TL Alton As I stood on the uneven asphalt drawing in the elevated oxygen, I felt my throat yearn for the drenching of hot liquid- if only to entice warmth inside. As people slumbered under a region of darkness, I let my eyes adjust to the surrounding night and wrap me in a shawl of stars.  I had returned from the metropolis with a churning of sentiments I could not shake. Earlier, I sat riveted in my theater seat watching on the big screen, Bart Millard’s testimony of faith, redemption, loss and being saved. The true story of Mercy Me's lead singer is peppered with a trajectory of life moments that tore off old wounds; exposing my own vulnerabilities to a viewing audience.  There was not enough tissue to mop up what had been extracted from my soul in watching,   "I Can Only I magine." The titled film is based on the song Millard wrote.  ...