Walkabout

Over the past week.  I've had a lot of different things on my mind for a while.  Dreams, goals, feelings...  Many thoughts and feelings about life that I felt unsure of.  Last week on Friday, I felt so anxious and irritated at the same time.

One thing I ALWAYS did as a child when I felt this way was to take my best friend/dog, Ruff, with me up Payson Canyon and figure out the next steps in my life.  I consider this my own "walkabout".  A walkabout is more of an aboriginal rite of passage then a journey to find one's self.

 
On Sunday morning, I quickly made muffins for my children, gave Scruffy his insulin shot and I departed early in the morning on my walkabout.  It was a wonderful journey and I really do feel more at peace with my life and decisions.  I think helped me clear my mind.  I saw a beaver, water snails, water skeeters, cranes, an eagle, dragonflies and so much more.  All of the animals made me feel at home.  Like I did in my past adventures with Ruff.  I felt at peace being alone.  It helped me realize how much I enjoy my own company.  How I can feel completely secure by myself and at peace with myself.

I hope one day all of you can have an experience like this, for yourself.  It may not be the same.  Some people find themselves through music, art, and in other ways.

(Photos by Sakura's Creations)