Lily is a mix of a free Hippie and German drill Sergreant. She´s got a lot of common sense that I admire and a keen naturalistic intelligence. When attempting to pour the large jug of water into my small water bottle (which was, granted, a pretty stupid way to go) she sharply barks, ´no no no-- that´s a waste of energy and water.´ Her in the room keeps me on my toes.
Two more travelers arrived today. A couple from Belgium on a macrobiotic diet. I find it funny that eating tough meat all day is considered a balanced and healthy diet in the Macrobiotic way--if you´re an eskimo in Alaska, for instance and all there is is meat. Summed up by Bert (one half of the couple) ´seasonal, local, organic (if possible). Their travel experience--terrain to terrain--each a different diet.
I opened my schedule for the first time in 10 days, read the quotes inside the binding ´´life shrinks or expands according to one´s courage.´ When I return home, I want to spend a tremendous time with my family. --take Morgan out, eat good food qith Joe, listen and learn some guitar from Jacob, spend nights sprawled in front of the chininea with my parents listening to the sound of our pond in the back ground. So many reflections from here to there that bring me comfort. Renato drinks a cold beer after a hard day´s work--My dad always cracks one open just the same. Always working and improving upon the property. So many reflections that I think, could my trip to Mexico have been fueled by a profound longing for home? Home away from home?
I hope my family knows that I love them and that my home is the most comforting place of all.
It´s true though--´life shrinks or expands according to one´s courage´ fear is a chain that keeps us. It does not suit us, for only to strengthen oneself to encounter, break, and expand upon the boundaries of the chain. All of life is free.
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