What an amazing dream! I feel I’ve always lived life on my terms (My high school Thoreau commencement topic: A Different Drummer.

I do, though, know the feeling of allowing anxiety or fear to take a front seat at moments. When that happens healing can’t get in. I try to remind myself to relax into the well-being. Letting go for me (especially when it’s the thought of letting go of the body) comes in waves. Waves are enough.

I love you and it’s SO good to see you here!

Big hugs,
Lauren

And you ask didfficult questions…

The answer to your questions is SOMETIMES.

But I continue to struggle not to give in. I falter from time to time, then I try to focus, to remember what it is that I want… and then I keep going.

(This post made me stop… really stop… and reflect on my life. Thank you! You take care, my dear sister, my mentor! I learn so many things from you. You inspire me so!)

You know, this post was heartening to me. Because, when I really pondered your questions at the end, I found myself thinking, 1)not really. . . 2)no, not from fear certainly. . .3)perhaps I might “settle for less, but those times I do don’t leave me feeling lifeless or despairing – not at all. . . 4)OK, yes perhaps, but everything is a trade and I have chosen other paths. . .5)certainly not. . .6)and I have never feared to walk alone. Sometimes, I prefer it greatly.

I do get bogged down in daily life sometimes, but in my heart I still KNOW (with a true knowing) what is really important.
Thank you.

profound doesn’t begin to describe this experience. And I know you don’t need interpretation and are not seeking a rational analysis, but boy – I couldn’t help thinking about Persephone

Love this Robin.

And love your open spirit!

You are so brave And I have a feeling you don’t think of yourself that way

But, i am changing all that! I think I always had this feeling that I must satisfy others needs before my own, and must put other people’s hopes and dreams before my own, but like i said, I’m changing! for the greater good in me!!

I was driving down the road one day and i suddenly had a thought, like an aha moment!! Was thinking that most people (or just me) are scared of doing things they really want to do, scared of doing things that will make them happy, for fear of what other people might think or say.

And I thought to myself, why? (I still don’t know why!) but I thought that is not why we were put here on earth, we weren’t put here on earth to have dreams, and not manifest those dreams in reality. Dreams that if they were to become reality would make us very happy.

We were put her on earth to experience life and live our life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. So I am trying to do things that will make me happy, and don’t care what other people think or say, I’m not here to have that kind of silly worries, if it’s going to make me happy, I’m doing it. Thinking/worrying what other people thinks uses a lot of your own energy!! And will make you sick!

Oh, great post, and beautiful photos… love the last photo of the sunset!!

Hope you’re doing good… It’s starting to get cold here

Keep well!

Looks like you and Jay hit it off, I knew you would. He is totally into dreams and has got me looking at mine in a whole new way. By the way, he says you’re amazing, of course the rest of us already knew that but I wanted him to know it also.

Robin Replies
Dear Jonathan, thank you so much for connecting me with Jay. I see your thoughtfulness in so many ways and places. I am going to read more of Jay’s posts on dreams. I’m intrigued when you say he has you thinking about your dreams in a whole new way. Also, I want to thank you for your very kind words here. They touch me.

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Kia ora, dear Robb, I just love your honesty here and believe it or not I relate SO strongly to it. Will tell you more about that sometime. It is one of the truly great things about you. —I thought of you while you were out there, so many times my wild brother, wondered how cold it was, what your eyes and heart were seeing and feeling. Robb nothing you could say would sound trite. I know exactly what you mean about being in tough moments in the wild and drawing on the energy of those who sustain us. I’ve done it many many times and even write about it in my book. And yes, my friend, I WAS there. Aroha always, Robin

Robin Replies
Dear Diane, it’s always a treat to see you here. I appreciate your kind and supportive words. Just recently my sweetheart was talking about Plato’s Cave as well. I resonated strongly with the story and was pleased to see your mention of it here. Thank you for dropping in.

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Dear Michael, It’s wonderful to see you here again. ) You’ve always struck me as a free spirit, someone who I’m sure has rattled the cages of many, not out of meanness, but simply in being true to yourself. So I have no doubt that you will always just “keep rockin’” being yourself, as you move through life. Although some may try to drag you down there will be many other who will be inspired by your free spirit. You will set them free.