After almost 4 months at our pioneer post things still feel out of place. Like the memory is trying to assert itself into the new space with the former reality and it certainly does not fit at all. From the tastes (Mauby made from a root, breadfruit, ackee), the sights (water, water everywhere - from the sky, the roads, and in the circling sea), the sounds (cricket frogs, ice cream truck playing "home home on the range"), the culture ("Alright, alright")..from everything there is a sense of foreignness. Of course because reality has changed but the mind is stubborn to let go of its last comforts. But these past four months have been a kind teacher...oh yes there is one - one truth that feels familiar...that spans the illusionary distances..What brings everything together in a perfect sense of harmony - all pasts and all possible futures making peace with one another is L O V E. Of course. It is so simple. So human. So soulful. Near to God. Being at home. And whenever and wherever and in whomsoever L O V E finds itself there is. just is. Joyful gratitude. On to love!
This is a beautiful post and perfectly sums up my experience here! Which is a good thing since we are here together :-)
ReplyDeletedear christine! i love, love, LOVE that you are keeping this blog. it gives me a glimpse into your life, and such inspiration for my own.
ReplyDeletethank you - and i can't wait to read more posts.
much love,
hoda
Dear Christine,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read your your first blog and see the photo. I want to know and see more and more of your new life....What about posting some images of those rare fruits and flowers, the market, the sea and all else?
lots of love to you and Brian,
Sheila
Dearest Christine, thank you for trying to keep a blog updated at this time of your new life in the Carribean! It's an ispiration for me and gives me such a joy to feel a little more near you despite the great distance between us in kilometers!
ReplyDeletemuch love to you and Brian!
sofia, GR