March 2025 Week 4

I was listening to a meditation this week and during it the leader said: “Eyes up, focus forward” which gave me a sense of calm and direction. Today marks 5 weeks of our cross country journey and after tomorrow when we leave Colorado our trip becomes more about “getting home”. When we started out on this trip I was kind of sad about the prospect of being away from the life I love off season at our home, and now I am struggling a bit with the the thought of our adventures ending and having to reenter. My sister sent me this quote from her morning meditation:
“Time flies whether u r having fun or not
The choice is yours.”
Time has certainly flown by, 5 weeks is a long time to be away but it seems to have gone so fast. Exploring each unique part of this country with a sense of awe has been an incredible experience beyond words. Again Lorraine thank you for our intention - Embrace and Enjoy! We have done that along the way.
Eyes up, focus forward also lands with me as I have lots of time to reflect on my life during this trip and me looking back at decisions and actions is not helpful if I stay stuck there. However it is helpful if I look at the growth and the healing that has happened along the way. I am a Catholic and am listening to a daily lent meditation and the theme of this week was our suffering, the valleys rather than the peaks and the growth that happens if we allow and not resist. I can honestly say, my biggest growth has come from my moments in the “valley” of my life rather than the peaks.
I can’t believe this month is ending and our trip is coming to an end, but I am not going to look too far ahead, for today I am going to Embrace and Enjoy Colorado!