The changing of the tides-
-of our youngest getting ready to set sail, and my mother suddenly becoming my neighbor.
-of setting one small business aside to scarily launch another.
Remember those circular playground rides that we used to play on when we were small at the park? We'd hold on to them and run and run along next to them -until they got going so fast that when we finally jumped on board we'd hold on for dear life, and have quite a ride, but nearly got spun off of them altogether?
That's me these days. Spinning. Spinning like a top suddenly, as I try to make sense of all the options and duties before me. It's an exciting time, but also an overwhelming time. I know that exercise is even more important right now, so that I can continue to keep my center.
I just don't want to spin off my axis.
It's like there's a party going on and I want to shut the door and have a minute to myself.
And to top it off-
like so many women probably at mid-life, I am craving more intimacy.
I just want to wrap myself up in a warm cocoon,
and soak in the rising sun,
and slow down,
And be one.
Photo by Janelle West
Redlands, CA
