Forever Changed ~Portals to the Self~

February 2012, sitting on the couch listening to the noise of the television. My mind consumed by desire to get away. Those who know me, know this is nothing new. But it was new. I wanted to experience something. That was the problem. What? SOMETHING? What was that something? Ah, a NEW BEGINNING.

I searched the web, Peru, Italy or Africa. Any of these would be fantastic. " Speak to me, Show me! YOU know my need." I called out. Then I went to a site for women that I had subscribed to many months back. As I scanned I kept having this pull. Tugging at my mind and heart. What was I searching for?

SELF!

Sounds Selfish I know. I found it! Retreats for Women Seeking Grounding and Grace. A Women's Circle by the Sea. YES! I emailed right away. The deadline to register was near. Karen (fabulous leader) emailed right back. Stated I could get in. We emailed back and forth. I asked questions front, backwards and sideways. She knew me before she KNEW ME! I was hooked. 

Besides how scary could it be? A woman traveling to Mexico alone?  To meet 15 strangers from all over the country for a week. This was a SINK or SWIM moment. Many tried to talk me out of it. Instead, I dove in! Embraced the possibility. 

I admit I thought, if it isn't for me I will just do my own thing?  I will be at a beautiful place  on the sea with my camera. That alone usually is enough. So I thought....

"Be careful what you ask for in the Portal. You are likely to receive it". 

I never was alone after our first CIRCLE. I know I never will be again. These women are apart of me. I am a part of them. Forever Changed. oxxo

(of course there will be more entries on this week)  I hope you find your circle. This one happens again March 9-16 2013. You are worth it!