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Prelude 01

1/6/2012

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Off we go!  Carin and Dolce are cleaning up the loose ends at home in order to depart for a year in the RV.  Ponder that idea, a year of travel, and a litany of emotions arise: excitement!, WOW! a once in a lifetime experience, fear of the unknown, fear of leaving everything familiar, how will you afford it? and won't you get lonely? You're going to meet so many amazing people...these and countless other comments/questions have been asked when sharing my intention for this journey.  On the heels of a 5-day seminar whose subject was spirituality (non-denominational, personal contemplation), I find the answer to a question that's been ruminating within for months.  What is the purpose of this journey?  While it has felt like a deep calling for some time, I was unable to recognize the soul of it. 

My purposes are:

To experience childlike wonder.  Children simply trust.  They don't know where their parents are taking them and they hold the hand that leads them enthusiastically awaiting whatever comes next. Not knowing the duality of right/wrong or good/bad, children approach life with innocence and acceptance.  I was inspired to consider the personal power and freedom I might feel if I accepted the unacceptable.  I encourage you to consider the same.  When fear grips you and you think you have no choice, take a moment to consider all the "unacceptables" that go along with the fear.  You may be surprised to find that you are much stronger than you imagined.  Lack of income isn't death, simplifying our lives and choosing not to "keep up" with demands of materiality is not a loss of identity, in the midst of struggling through a difficult time in our lives we may discover what our heart truly desires. 

To accept every person I meet along the way as "the holy man/woman".  For some context about the holy man, read a book called: "The Holy Man" by Susan Trott.  The book is an incredible lesson about how our preconceived judgements can deter us from our greatest learnings and relationships.  So when I say I intend to accept everyone as the holy man, I choose to quiet any judgements and be open to experiencing others from a place of love and integrity. 
8 Comments
Leslie Amsberry
1/17/2012 02:28:03 pm

Whem are you leaving? I really look forward to following you on your journey! Got the site bookmarked!

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Carin link
1/17/2012 04:02:01 pm

Not sure of exact departure date - I will keep you posted. Spread the word, looking for someone to lease/rent/rent a room/caretake the house. All inquiries accepted. Thanks for following me and engaging in the journey!

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Jacqueline Samsel
1/17/2012 02:31:34 pm

Have a wonderful trip

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Carin link
1/17/2012 04:04:01 pm

Thanks and stick around, it will be a fun journey! I look forward to your input with your great photographic eye.

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Kristie shaw
1/17/2012 07:19:10 pm

Very brave and exciting. I hope we get to have a send off visit before you depart.

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Carin link
1/19/2012 12:54:33 pm

Brave...hmm, might actually be somewhat chicken#$@&* of me to run away from having to maintain all the "normal" expectations. I'm writing in jest, somewhat. But really, it is easy to rent the place, leave in the RV and just SEE WHAT HAPPENS! It is fear of the unknown that grips us and holds us in one ideology or one place or one option. Choice is Freedom! I love having options and I love being so self-aware that I choose the option that speaks to my very soul. Nonetheless, I appreciate your vote of confidence in me and will definitely include you on the bon voyage invite. I was planning to just roll out with no fanfair but alas, I want to make sure that each of my friends is invited to join me somewhere along the way! Thank you for being my friend and supporting me on this journey.

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CFNM link
7/15/2012 03:07:53 pm

Was just looking for a site like this, thanks

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Carin link
7/24/2012 03:10:59 pm

you are welcome and please become part of the dialog!

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