I Am Blessed

Last night was amazing. I can't even describe it. As I thought, exactly those who needed to be here, were here. Even the weather was amazing. As K called in the spirits of the mountains that surround us here in Colorado to be with me on the journey, the thunder and lightening picked up, it started to pour rain, and it hailed. This went on for a few minutes, and then passed, leaving everything washed and cleansed, even as I was.
Then, to symbolize this being the beginning of an entirely new life for myself, G. shaved my head. It was funny, scary, intense, daring, amazing, an entire gamut of emotions. Thank you to A., who took pictures!
I thought about the ceremony all day today, and how wonderful I felt sitting in circle with the 7 women who came to the ceremony, plus my wife, G. I realized that they are my tribe. That's the word that came into my head, and it is so true. Now, I don't see all these women every day; some I don't see very often at all, but we are all heart and soul connected. It is such an amazing feeling, I am both humbled and incredibly uplifted by knowing these women. The love, the trust, the beautiful intentions that they gave me for my journey, how can it not be a total and smashing success with all that surrounding me? How can I worry about anything at all?
I will carry their prayers and intentions with me along El Camino. I will love the Earth and I will love myself, and when I get back, I will begin a new life with my tribe. How wonderful is that?
Blessings to you all,
Crone

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