It has been exactly 35 days since I left home to embark on this journey of the unknown. While a great deal of my posts are filled with rants about my daily occurrences I am by no means spending each and every second of my time wandering aimlessly. Instead of picking up random souvenirs that I don’t need I am gathering trinkets of knowledge and wisdom along the way and listening to my life more. I have noticed that my pace has slowed down a great deal. I’m no longer anxious and am growing more patient, even when waiting six hours for a flight. I take time out to appreciate the simpler things such as fresh air, the calming sounds of the ocean, and each and every taste touch and smell.
I don’t think the magnitude of this undertaking really hit me until I quietly stood in a massive temple in Penang Malaysia writing the names of those who supported this somewhat unusual idea of mine on wishing ribbons. Instead of bowing to the large Buddha statues behind me I thanked God again for this opportunity and for the very few people who stood by me as my dreams got bigger and my desire to follow a common path grew smaller. I also thanked him for giving me the means to gracefully bow out of life as I knew it and follow the road less traveled without skipping a beat. As I stood in the temple and adorned the wishing tree with each ribbon my soul was full of gratitude and I fought to hold back the tears that would unmask my true emotions.
4 countries and 35 days down………many more to go.
Hey! I love the wishing ribbons! So cute!
You look too cute! : ) Not enthused, but very cute! : )
LOL. I hate taking pictures!
It’s nice to take time out and Thank the Lord for all He’s done. He’s the source of our joy and happiness. Oh by the way you think that Bob Marley shirt has something to do with the way you are being treated. Drug, Thug, Mug, you know.
It’s Jimi Hendrix. I actually bought the shirt in Thailand. I thought it was quite inappropriate for the temple but didn’t intend to go there that day. I actually haven’t worn it since. This picture was taken in Penang Malaysia…I didn’t have any issues there. I’m sure whatever the issue has less to do with my clothes and more to do with my face and color….it is what it is though.
that is amazing girly….love the ribbons and the peace within you are feeling…that is nothing but God
*big hug* you are truly an inspiration as i’ve said many times before!
Thanks mama.