being at the monastery - taking a trip to CA until Thursday

being here is amazing -


last night and this morning i felt great love

for being here - and yet I also know

I need to be self responsible.

it's like a family here - and taking care of yourself

may come last at times - or we may even struggle

with taking care as it's our responsibility to do it - as

well as be in family mode - 

it just isn't spelled out and part of the dynamic.

I've just been packing my bag - and the prospect

of wearing street clothes -  or even planning what to wear

really was something to reacclimate to - a trip (no pun in intended)

but I realize I can have a bit of self interest in that department

and go on with my duties and responsibilities here

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gr8ful1
gr8ful1

Safe travels, Mark! Enjoy your time in CA - I'm looking forward to hearing about it!
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Susan!
malibumark
malibumark

People here seem to be really balancing the love they have for each other with the processing of their own experiences and duties and personal history.
malibumark
malibumark

It’s a gear shift for sure to start thinking about my own trajectory for going on a trip tomorrow
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD

I hope that you have a wonderful time seeing your family sweetie
Safe travels...xo
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Janet!
Community LeaderMid
Mid

safe travels and fun time!
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady

Safe travels!
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Mid and Nikki!