Returning to Society

"On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow." - Friedrich Nietzsche

It has been 7 weeks full of adventure, discovery, frustration, evolution, renewal, and love. 

While away from the daily distractions the most prominently reacquiring thoughts were of the valued aspects of my life that bring me happiness. There was a reconnecting and understanding that started like a soft light deep within. After what seemed like a short amount of time it was bright and burning. The light was a beacon reminding me of the person I am, that nothing matters more then the aspects in my life that bring me happiness. 

Everyday held its' adventures in discovering new places, new ideas, and new insight to who I am. 

The energy of nature was refreshing. Now how I could feel refreshed while going days without a shower can be hard to believe. Yet sunburnt, bug bite, and sweaty I couldn't have felt more renewed. Often I've heard the saying "a breathe of fresh air" but wow this as that and so much more. It was freeing.

It wasn't always 'rainbows and butterflies', but there were plenty of both along the way. 

I wish I was better with words so I could really explain the experience, the best I can do is that coming back to society I have never felt more out of place. Georges Simenson said "The lakes and the mountains have become my landscape, my real world" and that is as real as it gets. It could be that now I notice how many distractions had taken over my life before leaving. At the same time I find it hard to relate with the basic conversational topics around me.

My focus and path have shifted in a way that I feel is right and hope leads me to where I want to be and to what I love. 

I want nothing more then to keep typing away, but I have photos to edit and art to be made. 

[Phan•Tasm]