Packing a Bag

I am in need of a vacation.

Needing a chance to unwind,
to breathe different air,
to forget the day-2-day stresses;
the drivers that slip precariously in front of me,
the co-workers who play politics like children playing dress up
or
the simple need to be in two places at once
with little possibility of relief.

A vacation is what I need...

Blue, blue waters reflecting a perfect sky
lots of warmth and lazy me
I suppose a little sightseeing just to say
I was there
But no more than my mindlessness is willing to tolerate.

I want to rock
slowly
with a good book
that makes me think-
or not-
drifting in a hammock
towards slumber;
waking in time for a swim
and a sensuous meal.

Oh,
my sweet,
I can smell it,
taste it,
almost touch it.

I

am

in

deep,

deep

need

of a vacation :-)

Choices

Walk a tightrope:



hot
or
not;

play it close
or
simply let go;


naked,

desire brimming

wet,

waiting,

wanting,


needing
more than you have.

Part 2 - All The Truth I Know about Love

Years ago, a friend of mine who once knew herself as an astrologer, told me that with my Sun conjunct Saturn, Life, for me, was all about the work of living. There are more details, like the Sag and Scorpio influences of these planets, but that would take a lot of words to describe. Suffice it to say, I am attracted to the work that I do in this Life. Not just my 9 - 5 career of sorts, but the work of relationships, of family, of problem-solving, of just about everything. The work of living my philosophy is essential and driving to my being.

As I re-read my words on Love, in the last post, I had to smile at how much of it was of my hard won lessons. The simple joys of Love, the flush, the fantasy, the desire and the quiet strength of caring were all neglected. But they are as real and as important as the work. So, Part 2 for my baby girl is all the elements of Love that I deeply appreciate having experienced. For you Sweetie Pie Pie...

Love is the connecting force of the Universe and as such, is beyond the romance and blush we ascribe. Love defies description and can be found everywhere. Even in the darkest places, even in the hearts of those we label as beyond redemption, there is Love. Sometimes, we choose to follow Love's call, sometimes we attempt to minimize its voice and sometimes we ignore it completely. But, Love does speak to each of us.

Love is in the offer of an umbrella to a random mother and child getting wet in the rain, in the phone call to a friend because they could use a friendly voice, in reaching for the hand of your beloved when they have received devastating news. Love means you show up and count in the lives you touch.

Love is the joy you find in your Lover's smile. It is the openness of your heart when talking to that strange old lady on the bus who needs to have a conversation with someone - with anyone. Love is giddy and foolish sometimes and when it is, it's the absolute best feeling.

Love soothes, calms and invigorates. Love makes mighty those who feel weak; heals hurts and slights, reveals truth and clears confusion. Love is simply amazing.

And then, there is the work :o)