But it is only February?
I love a birthday; especially mine. Friends of mine are
aware that I have been known to celebrate the entire month of May.
I deeply grasp that I haven’t really stopped to slow my
pace down since my last solo trip to Tuscany in May 2008. I celebrated my 60th birthday there and now I am heading back again this year.
My soul, affected by the very notion of being in Tuscany…is already in a state of trance.
Now it is even clearer to me why I yearn for Tuscany. I need to experience space between words-between breaths-even IN between.
One can
forget what a delight it is when time seeps in your soul and you allow your
thoughts to linger as they introduce you to a banquet of new aromas about
life. Life can be so rushed and edgy. It’s easy to ignore the softer side
with the smooth edges and deep fragrant moments. Ah…this is what I feel
when I am truly relaxed.
Before my dad died, I took refuge in Tuscany to gain courage to face the inevitable; that after 3 tough struggling years, he
was leaving earth.
Once again, I turned to Tuscany when I turned 60: to celebrate and search for the
“right” path to continue my journey. One that I hope will be a life of grace,
courage, and kindness with a touch of wisdom.
And, oh yes… gentle awareness and realization that life is
good. Vita `e buona!
Why all the way to Tuscany? I must be Polish-Italian. Well,
that’s my story.
Chances are that while you are reading this, I am engulfed and
immersed in ALL things Italian and loving every moment.
Italian dreams await me. Dreaming through the noble Tuscan Landscape.
I love solitary places. To taste the pleasure of believing
things are boundless. My soul will stir strongly. Inviting thoughts will
emerge.
I invite you to “STOP”. You might be amazed at what follows.
But you must listen closely and get still… very very still. And me, I will carry Tuscany in my mind until...
