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Daniel Karslake's avatar

I SO get this. Every thought, every line, every single word. May the sacred unfolding begin.

Alan Seale's avatar

It has, indeed, Dan, and you know this place better than almost anyone. Looking forward to your time here. Chautauqua is waiting, and so am I!

Living room's avatar

☀️A beautiful homecoming for the soul.

Enjoy the summer Alan.

Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Guy.

Steven Stephania's avatar

Fully with you in this void of all there is Alan. ❤️✨Savouring✨

Alan Seale's avatar

Wonderful, Steven. And how are you doing walking in the heat? I wonder about you and so many in our community over there right now. Yet when you say you are "savouring," then I trust you are doing well!

Steven Stephania's avatar

The camino is slowly unfolding to its final destination. Actually, it already settled in my heart…

It’s such a gift to slow down to the pace of everything that is present here. 200 km to go, 580 wrapped in memories.

Could sense the energy of Chautauqua in your writing. Amazing. ✨

Wishing you well.

Alan Seale's avatar

Wow, Steven, congratulations on your progress on the camino. Yet even more, on the settling in your heart. This summer you're having your own kind of Chautauqua, I'm having my own kind of camino. That is actually very clear to me. I look forward to talking whenever the time seems right--September or before. Warm greetings!

Judith Kerssemakers's avatar

Beautiful, Alan. You have described your journey and arrival with so much love. A wonderful time at this special place so dear to you.

Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you so much, Tuutje!

Ashara's avatar

Alan, your posts are always so timely. Glenn and I are relocating to California, downsizing, moving into a new lane of life, and your poem is how we’re feeling. Bodies arrive first, soul meanders in once we can listen. Thank you for this. I’m carrying it with me, to remember to breathe and let the situation unfold as it should.

Alan Seale's avatar

Ashara, I'm glad to know this poem spoke to you and Glenn as you are in the middle of this big transition. Holding you both in big love for all that this move entails. Thank you for reading and staying in touch. Big hug to you both.

Judy Skeels's avatar

What a beautiful poem of arriving, of hope, opening, and of the soul's peace. May this summer hold all that you need dear friend.

Alan Seale's avatar

Beautiful, Judy. Thank you so much!

Cate McQuaid's avatar

An arrival, an opening. A receiving. For the whole summer. Alan, the light that sets off ripples outward from your poem. Thank you.

Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Cate. The light from this place shines brightly!

Johnathon Pape's avatar

Such a beautiful poem. Such a beautiful arrival. And may this year’s “Chautauqua Camino” bring you many blessings.

Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Johnathon. It already is.

Gabriella van Rooij's avatar

Chautauqua is finding you dear Alan. Beautiful!

Alan Seale's avatar

Indeed, Gabriella. As you well know, such a gift.