Thursday, February 28, 2013

From sand to sea

After 3 months in California, I'm back in Vence.  This last time in Palm Springs left many good memories.  It was the first time in a long itme I spent a period of time in the desert, my place of birth, and enjoyed it.  I did Bikram, practiced veganism, visited Goodwill (many times), hiked at the Tram, and went to Joshua Tree (for the first time!!!!).  Being away from a place gives perspective. And I've been away for almost 10 years...spending periods of time in P.S. during transitions.  A panoramic view reveals sand dunes, towering mountains and deep blue skies.  All of this seen in a different light.

Back at the edge of the mediteranean sea, Vence, is beautiful as ever, but different.  I'm happy to be back in a place I love so much with someone I love. But can't help to ignore questions and feelings...Is home where your heart is?  Where you rest your head? Where your family is?  And what do you do if your heart is stuck in place that has no place for it?  And what can we do when heart is pulled equally in two directions? 

In this experience of "growing out" I've done alot of growing up and with my 28th bday in sight growing older affirms tha surely Ive grown out of some things... but which ones?