I have been reading through my journal from my last trip and found this entry I would like to share with you ~
I have just arrived to the small village of Portofino on the north western Italian coast.
As I look out across the harbour filled with reflections of sailboats shimmering liquid in the early morning light I too find myself reflecting on my reasons for coming here.
It has been said that there is no need to venture so far from home on a quest for reasons even I can barely put into words. Is it really that important to paint and write your way around this world of ours? Don’t you think you have enough on your plate already? Is it really necessary? What about your responsibilities at work and home? What about your family and friends who depend on you?
These are all very good questions. I have considered them all very carefully and truly appreciate the sincerity with which they were asked.
The only thing I can say is that there is a force inside of me that continually shows me this direction. I have learned many things about myself while travelling, painting and writing and have come to the conclusion that this is what I am meant to do at this particular time in my life.
Finding the balance will be the ultimate challenge, and I do feel I am on the right path.
Life is a dance
One day you lean this way
the next day twirl around to the other
The rhythm of life will always push on
the gift of life will show us
a way to sing
a way to breathe
a way to be
a way to live
a way to flow
a way to smile
as you make your way
round and round
this life full of wonder
this life with no bounds ~
As I search for my balance, may you also find yours.
I have just arrived to the small village of Portofino on the north western Italian coast.
As I look out across the harbour filled with reflections of sailboats shimmering liquid in the early morning light I too find myself reflecting on my reasons for coming here.
It has been said that there is no need to venture so far from home on a quest for reasons even I can barely put into words. Is it really that important to paint and write your way around this world of ours? Don’t you think you have enough on your plate already? Is it really necessary? What about your responsibilities at work and home? What about your family and friends who depend on you?
These are all very good questions. I have considered them all very carefully and truly appreciate the sincerity with which they were asked.
The only thing I can say is that there is a force inside of me that continually shows me this direction. I have learned many things about myself while travelling, painting and writing and have come to the conclusion that this is what I am meant to do at this particular time in my life.
Finding the balance will be the ultimate challenge, and I do feel I am on the right path.
Life is a dance
One day you lean this way
the next day twirl around to the other
The rhythm of life will always push on
the gift of life will show us
a way to sing
a way to breathe
a way to be
a way to live
a way to flow
a way to smile
as you make your way
round and round
this life full of wonder
this life with no bounds ~
As I search for my balance, may you also find yours.
