Dalai Lama
Nice words to quote, but hard to follow. I don't know if I'm more prone than others to obsess about my faults and mistakes, to fret over how my decisions have effected others, to worry about having put others in pain, and resent the pain that has been brought inadvertently upon me, but I've been trying very hard lately to work on those lil issues of mine.
I was lucky enough to take a trip recently to visit a friend of mine who has a little bastian of solitude in California. I don't think it's a secret on these digi-pages that the last few years have been tough for me, for whatever reasons. While I always try so hard to be positive, sometimes it's exhausting. I went to California to relax, to recharge and hopefully find some light so I can be the uber-happy person I used to know as me.
I was incredibly lucky. After the drive to the airport through an early morning blizzard and a lengthy de-icing, the plane was off and the universe decided to give me the light I had been looking for. The weather was beautiful once I arrived (bye-bye snow!) and it only got better. I ran to hug my soul sister and we were off. That night, after spending a great day with a few friends of hers whom I am now lucky enough to call my friends as well, we were serendipitously let into a private party at the Roxy as we were walking by. Turns out it was Nikki Sixx's party and the night and music were amazing. Nico Vega.
Universal gift #1.
After a relaxing day following, we went to see one of my favorite artists, Citizen Cope, and somehow ended up at the front of the stage just a few feet away.
Universal gift #2.
The next day: I become a redhead by one of my newfound friends, an amazing West Hollywood hairdresser. We then hit the beach (bikini weather after a blizzard is positively uplifting) and I spot a pod of dolphins playing off the coast.
Universal gift #3 (trust me, there's a pod of dolphins there, you just can't see 'em).
Day #4: This is our "chill" day. After running around since my arrival, we take a day to walk the beach, talk, eat, laugh, sit in the hot tub and relax. On our long beach walk, a beautiful great blue heron flies in onto the dune in front of us. This is a big deal to me. I have a certain affinity for birds of prey, and for herons. It was amazing, beautiful and so serene.
Universal gift #4.
On top of that, I spent 5 days with one of my best friends talking, laughing, crying, eating, sunbathing and just being. After that, I go home, practically glowing. Life was very generous for me last week, giving my soul so many things it needs: music, nature, excitement, and loving friendship.
So, today, I'm thanking the universe instead of questioning it. I hope we can all have those rays of light in the darkness.
Peace and love to you my friends. xoxo
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I can tell you've been having a rough time lately and I wish there was something I could do for you. So, I'll do about the only thing I can do, which is to tell you that I (and many other people) love you and that I hope the universe keeps giving you these amazing gifts to lift your spirit back to where you need it to be.
Greens <3
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