LOVELAND
Last night we were at a holiday party hosted by two friends of ours, Bev and Bev. Although I didn’t know it at the time, a friend of Bev’s just returned from Bhutan, a picturesque country between China and India. Prior to our looking at footage of her trip, we gathered in a circle. I sat next to my wife, Annie and youngest daughter, Savanna.
Before I sat down, I noticed a CD Jacket, Loveland, by Jai Uttal. This music was described as music for dreaming and awakening. As we went around in a circle, I listened to others express what they were grateful for. For many it was their health. For others it was a special relationship or the love of their life. For Savanna it was her yoga practice. I thought about what it was for me at that moment. I thought about how it was all perfect. I expressed gratitude for the synchronicity in my life.
Savanna did some baby sitting for Jai Uttal. I thought about how important music is in our life. I also thought about how important dreaming is. For many years I dreamed about meeting my soulmate. It was 1983.
My friend Kent had just moved to Colorado. On a trip back to Marin, he invited me to have breakfast with him. At we were leaving the cafe, he suggested that I come visit him. So I did.
And he lived in Loveland, a magical town near Boulder. With its many lakes and mountain ranges, I continued to dream and awaken. It was there back in 1983, that I met my wife Annie. And here we are today, listening to Jai Uttal’s CD, Loveland.
Whatever it is, don’t give up. Keep the dream alive.
JOURNEY ON
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational and motivational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com.em>