New Beginnings

An awakening can be a new beginning, don’t you think?

I just got back from an amazing trip to Taos, NM. I had been planning on visiting this place for a while and something drew me there when I was desperately looking for a place to go unwind and regroup after a very full, often times stressful, everyday life. I’m so very grateful I actually listened when I heard the call.

After a lot of consideration (probably too much), I made my plan to have a getaway to Taos. I’ve been to New Mexico many times, but never to Taos. Obviously, the time was never right until now.

And, was it!! As I drove into town, it began to all feel differently. Why? I tried to tell myself that it was because I had finally made my way away from my house (where I have pretty much become a recluse) without a single computer. (I have 4 in my life for work I do and my own personal one – it was a ceremony as I turned off each one before I left). I went to a new place all alone, as I had done many times before. But, really – it was the vibe. Truly, the vibe.

Now, new beginnings come in all sorts of ways. For me, at this time, it was going to a place I’d never been after having the recurring thought that I needed to go.

What happened was that I met the most amazing people, felt the Taos time vibe, began to wander and feel immediately at home. It was like everything was lined up for me.

The first night, I met a woman whom I now consider a friend. She has amazing stories and I just wanted to listen.

The second day, I went gallery to gallery and met so many people – heard so many stories from artists and saw amazing things I will never forget.

I also met another new friend whom inspired me more than he probably knows. It began my awakening – just sitting there, listening. Being reminded of what I loved, what I want to do and who I am. I began to discover what I needed, the whole feeling of being away long enough to simply close off the rest of the world, and just be me enjoying people and stories and the amazing art (from the heart) I was experiencing.

During this process, I have learned that I have become a different person – but in reality, I have gone back to who I really am. An awakening and a new beginning.

Now that I’m back home, I am still feeling that Taos vibe. I’m so very grateful for all who sat down to talk to me, asked me my name, listened and also shared their stories. I’m truly eternally grateful. This is an experience I will not soon forget.

In fact, I intend to return at least a few more times this year. I’ll reconnect with the amazing people I’ve met and maybe even participate in the local knit club!! I’ll continue my journey, listen, write and be inspired by the whole Taos experience. It is absolutely something that is indescribable, although I tried my best here.

Another new beginning!