We have just returned to California. Going through the process of shifting gears and adapting to a new version of the old life we’d left a year ago. In some ways, we are new people, and this is another new place. More thoughts on that later, but first, a few words on our last days of travel:
Before stepping out of Gaby and Rupert’s Norwegian cottage for the last time (on this visit) (!), we sat and briefly meditated. The realization came over me that I had managed to return to the place I had left in Norway as a 15 year old awakening woman. 49 years; 7 x 7 years ago. It was at that time in my life that I had first wished to experience Scandinavia, then had been able to go there, and then while there in all its beauty, was so astonished and inspired. That trip shifted my perspective on my life from then on. And here I was again amongst the people and the way of life that I had been so enchanted with so long ago. Not the exact people of course, but the embodiment of the sprit energy that had so inspired me then. The very type of people I had met before. I have lived with Norway in my heart ever since I left in 1968. My son, coincidently, loves a Norwegian woman, and is making a life in Norway with her. She too has threads woven into this tapestry-story, with her glimmers of ancient goddess wise woman. When I see a circle, I see a circuit, I see connection, I see completion. I came this time to Norway in gratitude and curiosity, but never knew what jewels I would find upon my return to that land. Norway is the last chapter (for now) of the beautiful adventure we chose to go on. The cherry on the frosting of the organic home made cake baked with love. Wow.

In an airplane flying back to California. Just had a lovely vegetarian meal with white wine. Listening to great music ( Billy Holiday, then David Bowie). How did we get here? Ha!
What a great year we’ve had traveling! The journey continues. Being in the now. Being present. Watching the next moment unfold. Noticing the scenery as it passes by. Being with each other, being with ourselves. Letting stress go, opening to what’s ahead. Life. Living Life. Love. Gratitude. Compassion. Humility. Staying open and flexible. Resting when needed, relaxing, restoring. Waking to a new day and all it’s offerings. Yes. Yes. Yes. Just keep saying yes.
What stories will be in the next chapter? In many ways it’s ours to decide. A new chapter can be written any time we want. I intend to keep my life and lifestyle simple and functional, within practicality. To continue living small, living light. With wings folded and feathers smoothed, but able to be lifted for flight when inspiration beckons. I treasure and nurture the possibilities of the wild blue yonder.
11:11pm Norway time. Just crossing into the US over Minnesota. Here we go.
Buckle up for the re-entry!  Ready? Yes.