Thoughts

Visiting my wife's family this past weekend yielded the much-needed relaxation I have been longing for for quite a while. Time slows down when cars are not whizzing by your window with exotic mufflers that vibrate your core. Instead of chattering people, trains announcing their arrival, and duties waking me up early in the morning, I found outward peace and in so doing an inward peace as well. The hospitality of my new family and friends resonates true and warming. Perhaps we do not agree on how we orient our lives or what we doctrinally believe, but we share a mutual respect, not to mention a mutual link (my wife). Holistically, the fervor is refreshing. To escape, or rather to re-establish a self identity is illuminating and refreshing with no clear words to express the sensation. I feel energized to action, more secure in my decisions and interestingly enough, more confident. It was too bad that I was not able to witness transplanting watermelons due to rain, but I did re-realize one thing: waiting/patience is a virtue and essential to living. In the city, I'd forgotten that.

I give much thanks and offer much prayer to my wife's family for their love, support, friendship and prayers...and for the inclusivity. Thanks. On a personal note, being a part of a loving community, for me, is to really live, is my foundation for metaphysics.