When I first began telling people that I was going to sell my house and dreamed of living and traveling in an RV, many would get a wistful, far off look on their faces and say with disbelief and a hint of awe, something to the effect that they would like to do that, too.
What struck me is not that everyone wants to become a gypsy, rather that there is something about radically changing the paradigms of one’s life that brings the truly important things into sharp, clear focus. People resonated at a soul yearning level with the potentially heart pounding experience of stepping off a cliff and flying into their own destiny, whatever that might be.
The title for this blog, “The Blank Book Chronicles” came to me while I was living in a one-room cabin in the high desert of Arizona back in January. Life, after raising a son, selling a home and completing long term employment commitments was a blank book of unwritten possibilities.
Everywhere I turn, there are reminders to stay present (an ongoing process), to acknowledge what is (and find the peace in that), to enjoy the kinship with all whom I meet and to listen to that “still, small voice” within.
This blog is dedicated to the sharing of moments when what is experienced on the inside is the same as what is on the outside, whether it be through travel, the immense and powerful Oneness experienced in Nature, or the dropping away of appearances that allow for heartfelt connections with fellow human beings.
I am so thankful for this technological opportunity to share the journey and look forward to hearing from you. As a friend said recently, "May the forest be with you!" Emily
©Emily A. Easton 2008
10 comments:
Congratulations! So, the new journey begins. You are very courageous and bold. You writing is elegant, honest and heartfelt. I wish you well on this new path, a path few dare to take. You are an inspiration of hope and courage. BLessing of love and fulfilled dreams, always. Keep up the good work. You have an elegant and wise site.
Hi Em, Woman of the Wild West. May your jump be loaded with loving life. Where ever your wild RV fallows you. Love Will
Congratulations! I'm right there with you soul sister. So glad to keep in touch via the web. Your site looks beautiful. You always have a place to stay and tea in Utah. Love ya -rebecca
Well Shucks already,
this is looking mighty fine. Now that this has begun I can tell that it'll just grow and be more exciting :)
Great job
hi em i have not red it all but i wanted to say hiy chek out this blog i will list its name in nekst coment
Just checking back to see if you had written more. Reread this post and love these lines of yours: "...moments when what is experienced on the inside is the same as what is on the outside." Yes, the ideal life. Especially if we are feeling creative, joyous and alive. And I think if we aren't feeling those things INSIDE then we can often turn to the outside -- like beautiful nature, kind friends, creative projects, etc. -- to replenish the inside. Wonderful writing. Blessings, R
Well done Emily, keep going! All the very best to you and Jeremy!
Love, Uday.
Hi Emily,
I loved your latest posts and the wonderful photos. The photo by the river was in a dream of mine. Thank you for the wide eye moments!
Blessings, Iris
Hi Emily! Love this last round of post from Yellowstone. Such a lovely writer you are! And the pictures are gorgeous. As I prepare to head ot the mountains for a week, I am so looking forward to the communing with nature and the blending of time into all that is. Blessings,
Emilah
BP rock?...priceless! I remember that river scene very well, it inspired me many years ago to learn fly fishing. To this day I am still inspired. The photo of the two young ladies seated looking at the rocks is great. You look wonderful too and you're really rockin' that blue! Miss ya much. Blessings, Iris.
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