As a final farewell to summer (Jeb starts 3rd grade tomorrow), the Bohemian, Jeb and I caravan with friends to the end of the road. The forces of nature on a rugged coastline have prohibited humans from paving a highway that circles the entire island. Islanders get a horseshoe of a road instead, leaving a large section of mountains and ocean remote and pristine.
The end of the “u” where we camped is known for great sunsets but I found myself enamored with the morning light, rising moon and sunrise clouds.
Thank you, Summer!
Jessica Dofflemyer ~ all rights reservedJessica Dofflemyer ~ all rights reserved
“If there is a Domain where enduring Joy can be found and a kind of Knowledge which solves all problems that here distress the soul of men, then what is of greater importance than that men should find the Way to reach this Domain?”
I read the above quote and can’t help but reflect on the recent “Curiosity” landing on Mars. A one-ton rover, making a 354 million-mile journey, descending from 13,000 miles per hour to two, slowing to land with delicate precision upon its dusty surface.
courtesy of NASA
A milestone in space history? Most definitely. A fantastic feat? By all means. And am I, too, curious of what could be discovered on Mars? Yes, of course.
But I’m also curious what else we could do with the $2.5 billion it takes to fund this roving seeker-of-clues. Maybe something right here at home, where we still have some chores to do before we leave the house for a new adventure.
Curious about this Domain that Merrell-Wolff speaks of. Is it possible that our own human form can be the ultimate traveling vessel? That if we quiet ourselves enough – body, mind, spirit – we may find a place within that can take us to the answer of every eager question?
Is it possible that we could find some quintessential space/place, beyond geographical mapping, inside our very selves? A landscape within our being that transcends all launches and landings. Could this Domain exist as more than just a place to leave or go, but rather a divine state, to not only be experienced, but lived?
That to go there wouldn’t cost a dime but for our intention and our time.
Continuing on with my alphabetical appreciation, I enlist the help of the Bohemian to come up with the next selection of our combined count of thankful things.
courtesy of TooFarNorth
PETS
courtesy of TooFarNorth
QUIET
courtesy of TooFarNorth
RAIN
courtesy of TooFarNorth
SUN
courtesy of El Bibliomata
TEA
The Bohemian, smiling: “For you.”
Me: “That starts with a ‘y’ not a ‘u’.”
The Bohemian: “Right, ok. How about…”
courtesy of TooFarNorth
UNIVERSE
courtesy of TooFarNorth
VACATION (Jessica)
VITALITY (Bohemian)
courtesy of TooFarNorth
WATER (Jessica)
WIND (Bohemian)
(special thanks to TooFarNorth for all of the great letters!)
For the Archives 