Mt Shasta in autumn
Wow, it's amazing how things work out in life...
Around this time last year I was visiting my friend in a small countryside village near Glastonbury. Every now and then I'd escape the busy London life and stay in his house, slowing down, catching my breath and visiting peaceful sacred sites of Glastonbury. Secretly wishing to have a house like this to stay for much longer periods...
Around this time last year I was visiting my friend in a small countryside village near Glastonbury. Every now and then I'd escape the busy London life and stay in his house, slowing down, catching my breath and visiting peaceful sacred sites of Glastonbury. Secretly wishing to have a house like this to stay for much longer periods...
One slow countryside evening we were sipping on a cup of tea and he told me how during winter time he takes time off from the outside world, goes within, spending much needed time on his own, reading books, reconnecting, reflecting, checking in within with where he is now and where he wants to be. I thought of the never-stopping London and sighed: "What a luxury to be able to do that! You are so lucky! I'd love to have an opportunity like this!".
And what do you think? It's a year from that conversation, winter is approaching and I've just been given an opportunity to stay in a beautiful house in Mt Shasta, North California for whole 3 months through the winter!! Isn't this amazing?! Be careful what you wish for! :)
I'm absolutely amazed about this unexpected retreat for my soul! For the past 2 years of intense work and personal transformation and after this years' bountiful adventures of Californian Roadtrip and a fiery month in Hawaii (I'm yet to write about) - all I could dream of was some quality down time. And here I am, not quite believing I was granted my wish :) Feeling a bit nervous about having SO much time to myself. But also knowing how VERY essential this time is going to be for me. Plentiful integration, connection and reflection time are rare luxuries for someone living in London. It is when we Stop and remove all the Noises we can truly feel and see ourselves for WHO we really are (we change sooo much every day!) and hear what our soul is willing to communicate to us.
And what do you think? It's a year from that conversation, winter is approaching and I've just been given an opportunity to stay in a beautiful house in Mt Shasta, North California for whole 3 months through the winter!! Isn't this amazing?! Be careful what you wish for! :)
I'm absolutely amazed about this unexpected retreat for my soul! For the past 2 years of intense work and personal transformation and after this years' bountiful adventures of Californian Roadtrip and a fiery month in Hawaii (I'm yet to write about) - all I could dream of was some quality down time. And here I am, not quite believing I was granted my wish :) Feeling a bit nervous about having SO much time to myself. But also knowing how VERY essential this time is going to be for me. Plentiful integration, connection and reflection time are rare luxuries for someone living in London. It is when we Stop and remove all the Noises we can truly feel and see ourselves for WHO we really are (we change sooo much every day!) and hear what our soul is willing to communicate to us.
 Freshly picked pine-cones for the fire |  Autumn in Shasta |
Mt Shasta Guesthouse
Will I get bored? Will I feel tempted to engage with the town life through volunteering or creating projects to escape going deep within? Will I be able to easily switch from constant movement and stimulation to complete stillness? What new will I find within me over days and days on my own? I don’t know the answers yet. I have my food and book supplies ready, colours and paper for arty inspiration, freshly gathered pinecones for the fire and a selection of tranquil music CDs. I’m ready to embrace Me
Thank you Universe for this once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Big Love to you All!! <3
P.S. Mt Shasta is a very special sacred land visited by many spiritual seekers and, wonderfully enough, is connected with Glastonbury This small mountain town get's very quiet and snowy over winter. A perfect place to go within! I wrote several blogs on Shatsa during my first visit here this August.
Thank you Universe for this once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Big Love to you All!! <3
P.S. Mt Shasta is a very special sacred land visited by many spiritual seekers and, wonderfully enough, is connected with Glastonbury This small mountain town get's very quiet and snowy over winter. A perfect place to go within! I wrote several blogs on Shatsa during my first visit here this August.
Autumn colours in Shasta
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