Waterfall Vortex in Time

Sometimes, a ritual unfolds that makes saying goodbye a blessing...like freeing a bird and knowing you both are the better for it. I had the most amazing night last night - a communion, a goodbye, a thank you for all that is part of my life ---and letting it flow through me for the last time.

A lesson I learned a long time ago, is to appreciate and take advantage of the moments as they unfold because you never know when the last time is simply that ---that LAST TIME! So yesterday evening, after spending the afternoon packing up my house, the rumblings of a thunderstorm began, followed quickly by flashes of the evening sky. As the storm made its way closer and pitter-patter of raindrops began to sound through the house, I began to think how often I loved being in THIS house while it rained...you see, in the alcove of my front door, I have this wonderful magical waterfall that forms and spashes just at the small and secluded opening of my door. I had often stripped naked (only once during the day, usually at night) and stand under this wonderful shower from heaven - letting it wash over me, invigorate me, tickle my senses. And the back of my house is all windows that backs up to a wood where I watch the wildlife enjoy their world - and share with me. During a storm, the showing is spectacular!

And so it was last night...I quickly turned off all the lights, opened the door -stripped naked and walked outside watching the waterfall come down in a torrent of rain ---it was mesmerizing how when the sky flashed, the water droplets stood still - like a strobe, suddenly all was caught in time, suspended - still. THIS MOMENT and NO OTHER. I stood there in awe for the longest time - simply watching and being grateful for this moment - and my place in it. WOW!

Then after that one last waterfall shower, I walked inside, made some African Bush Tea, started a fire, and simply continued to BE...and be grateful for the time that I had in the house, these walls, these inhabitants that I share my world (and otherworld) with. This is a magical place - a place of amazing energy and my only hope is that my renters will also be grateful for their time there. I don't expect to live there again. I had always known it was temporary - a place to heal, a place to find my center again...and then my journey would continue. I am so grateful for the warm comforting nurturing environment this space has provided me when I needed it most. I know now that it is someone else's time to feel its power and strength - and I will take what it has given me with me, in my heart, in my soul.

Goodbye and thank you!