Arriving
Outer Terrain, Inner Landscapes
A nine-hour drive
breathing in the lush
beauty of lakes and streams,
vast green meadows, and
long ridges with
stunning views.
Few words spoken as the
outer terrain re-awakens
a vast inner landscape—
familiar, though
less inhabited
in daily urban life.
Until at last, the road
rounds a bend at
Bemus Point and crosses
Chautauqua Lake.
Bringing me to the place
where my spirit
comes most fully alive.
Bringing me to the place
where I find
deep rest,
wholeness,
inspiration.
Bringing me to the place
where I come fully
home to myself.
Beaming with joy as I
enter the main gate.
Unpacking the car and
settling into my cozy
1880 cottage apartment.
Savoring a light supper
on the back porch while
looking out to the lake.
Logistically, I had arrived.
Already breathing more easily.
Yet it’s only the start.
Soul arrives more slowly.
Soul needs time to
find its way into
the rhythms of this place.
It’s a sacred unfolding.
A short evening walk
to greet the lake.
Dusk settles around me as
my whole being
gently crosses
the “home” threshold
deep within.
Sleep comes easily.
A few hours later,
awakening with the
first light of morning.
Out of bed and
down the hill to the lake.
Arriving before the sun,
while most of the world
around me
is still fast asleep.
Welcoming a new day.
Listening.
Sensing.
Feeling.
Anchoring the day in
quiet dialogue
with Life—dialogue
that will surely continue
as the day goes on.
Another layer of arriving.
Breath.
Stillness.
Waves lapping.
Birds calling.
Grace.
Peace.
Home.
I can’t stop smiling.
My heart is full.
Pilgrimage to soul rekindled.
Summer sojourn begun.
Invitations
Wisdom Dialogue Day: Inspiring Change. A 24-hour online event today, June 24th starting at 6:00 am CET / 12:00 midnight EDT. Organized and hosted by Paolo Morley-Fletcher of AtmanWay, the intention is to catalyze Wisdom for awakening and reorienting our unsettled world towards peace. Join for free anytime during the 24 hours. Alan will be a guest speaker in a dialogue among indigenous elders, wisdom keepers, changemakers, scientists, and leaders from around the world between 10:00 pm and midnight CET / 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm EDT. Free to all. Register for free.
Visit The Center for Transformational Presence website
Listen to free recorded Meditations for Changing Times led by Alan. More than 60 guided meditations. Choose the title that speaks to you and listen. Available for free anytime.
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I SO get this. Every thought, every line, every single word. May the sacred unfolding begin.
☀️A beautiful homecoming for the soul.
Enjoy the summer Alan.