As I was going for a jog along the coast of the island today, I had a quiet, beautiful revelation. In this life, I am exactly where I am meant to be physically, emotionally, spiritually and academically. I feel so grounded, level and at peace with my being and sense of self, I cannot even put into words the feeling of content that surrounds me. I feel really lucky and just thought I'd share it with all of you that I love.
Along my run, the sun parted from behind the clouds and the rays of warmth shone through onto a still and calm sea. I climbed down to an inviting rocky ledge that was layered in seaweed and moss and just watched...reflected...absorbed and smiled alot. Staring out into the ocean I saw so much life. Life in the form of a family of sea lions playfully bobbing up and down in the water, great blue herons wading at shore's side in low tide, beautiful spruce and cedar lining every side of the coast and the interior of many islands, mosses, lichen, algae and seaweed. And I began to cry.... I realized there is so much life here, just because it's not human life, people often claim that these small coastal towns are "deserted". It's a beautiful thing, having abundant, healthy and happy plant and animal populations around that have not been devastated by human interaction.
I look forward to many more of these beautiful moments.
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Exactly the reasons why we never want to leave this place :) We've been here 15 months and counting. It's like a different world on the rock. No bus stops, no neon signage, no dinners on the run and driving the kids all over town, no starbucks; I love it! You really need to spend some time here, get to know the locals, learn about the Haida culture, immerse yourself in nature, and witness some wild weather to understand why it is such an amazing place. I hope you enjoy your time here :) n
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Miss you xo
Julie