Leggo my Ego

The four elements: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water...all gathered this weekend at a friend's home in Hanson, Massachusetts. This is a very special place where you check your worries at the door, grab a plate and glass, flop onto the sofa, and talk to the friend you never knew you had. Each of us carried some aspect of the four elements with us. Earth...your potential for growth being realized right there in the moment. You've been struggling in the dirt for awhile, but there's light at the end of the tunnel and you've followed your emerging instincts from the deep, dark muck through to the topsoil, extending both hand and heart to the omnipotent skies above. You are welcomed. Wind...pushing, sucking, whirling around both with and against the odds, not standing still for long in one place and constantly redirected with the whim of the slightest influence. You know your power, have understood your value, and now only need to temper your strength when push comes to shove. Fire...kindling, rebirth and resurrection. You know only through concentration and focus, gathering your heat into yourself, intensifying the internal inferno of wisdom will you be able to sustain enough power for the long journey ahead. Continue the long, slow burn as it is the surest flame of all. Water, immediately recognizable as the most flexible of the elements. Able to withstand intense pressure, calm and soothing but capable of the most ferocious of attacks. Both beautiful and beguiling, keep your translucent hue and the childlike wonder will transcend in your lessons.

Each of these elements was fully active this weekend and the vibration they set off could be felt all around, resonating against the lake, the trees, reverberating off the cozy chairs, walls and windows and spreading their delightful gifts. All resulting in a contentment I haven't felt in many years. It was a gathering of souls I shall not soon forget. And every time I look at my vibrant ring of red, orange and yellow fuzz, I'll think of how easy it is to drop all my cares and leggo my ego in a room full of "fish"...now friends.