Saturday, January 7, 2012

A Christmas in Texas



What a lovely way to start a holiday adventure. My associate and I had worked long and hard to clear the debris that is usually in the way of a smooth departure - and this time it seems to have worked!

One secret is not to leave at the "crack of dawn" ... a midday flight gives you the luxury of sleeping in and most of all, adjusting your travel packing. Not all of us think of travel as an ominous adventure but it can most definitely be.

The ride to the airport was smooth and uneventful and the limo driver was very pleasant. Maybe it is the Tuesday travel that makes things a little less stressful, but in any event it was a perfect travel day.

Since I was headed to new territory I was a little apprehensive. But knowing and loving the person responsible for my destination made it easy and in fact rather exciting! Many years of travel have galvanized me into somewhat of a "road warrior", so it is only natural that I am at home in the air - so to speak.

The clouds out the windows of the airplane were magical - changing from noon opulence to afternoon tranquility. As my plane winged it's way to Dallas I began to feel the long forgotten emotions of long ago journeys when life was young and adventure ruled!

Funny how we live our realities ... sometimes anticipating them, other times fearing them - but most times hopefully enjoying them.

During my formative years - and we are talking the 20's thru the 30's- I viewed life as a never ending adventure. In my 30's, thanks to the grounding by most special friends and partners, I found myself satisfied in my station and most anxious to stay there indefinitely. But life is a continuum and there is no way that we can be complacent unless we cease to exist.

So, after 30 years of "stationary mobility" I found myself at the beginning of yet another new adventure! Was this a joke or was I in fact doomed to start the process all over again?

Well here I am light years from my innocent beginnings, finding myself innocent again in the arms of a new and very vital new beginning. Beginning life and love a new is the perfect way to stay young forever .... and I intend to live forever in it's joy!

So hello Texas and hello Christmas 2011. I think that 2012 is going to be golden! I like this new adventure very much indeed!

Landing in Tyler was magical - a small town airport with only one gate and very low key. It was 9:30 in the evening so not much could be seen of the terrain only the moon through the pine trees and the man I love sitting by my side as we weave our way to the magical cabin in the woods ...

So here we are in our cabin in the woods, complacent in our new found love and looking forward to it's every twist and turn.

The next morning brought with it yet another new and exciting adventure ... Meeting the ladies of Tyler, Texas at their most vulnerable - in the salon beauty chair. Each and every one of these steel magnolias was a treasure unto themselves and each lady had their own presence and innate charm. Spending time with them in the salon in Tyler was a most unexpected but delightful experience and I enjoyed every moment!

The next day it was time to meet Chadwick's mother and dad, and I was actually looking forward to it since I had heard only good things about them. When Patsy and Jerry arrived at the cabin I felt that I had already known them a for long time. Both where sincere and charming and both were truly loving and lovely. I felt that we connected immediately and before they left I felt as if I were part of the family and the rest of my stay only reinforced that feeling.

What a lovely way to spend Christmas amongst the love and kindness of new friends and family - and I was indeed ...

Life is good and should be, otherwise what is the point. No matter where you are or who you are with; life must of needs be vital and exciting - it must make you happy and take you to new heights of joy and enlightenment every day.

When our hearts are full and our souls are free life and love are where and what they should be!

Happy New Year to all and may the year be kind and gentle to you as well ...

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