“It’s good to be afraid occasionally. Fear is a great teacher.”
- Michael Ignatieff
I am hanging around Albuquerque as I am in the mood to write on my SOW book; I want to clear up some of my paper work in CA – I hate paper work; also I have been working on getting in good condition and I am in that now. In addition, I am going over some thoughts on New Mexico. It is important to me to also keep count of the children and teens of homeless families but at the same time not to forget those who are in foster care, especially those in residential homes: 2008 – 2009 Report . Several people told me to look up CYFD in Albuquerque which I will try to accomplish.
On talking with some of my family members today, I realize there are things like tornadoes that might be the next challenge. I do not plan on them being a problem and like I do with the snow and ice, I will do with the thunderstorms and tornadoes – check out the weather ahead of time before driving… stay put if necessary. The ‘spiritual’ part of my journey will be tested in regard to being alert and at the same time living that present moment in complete trust and in peace. My responsibility will be to learn about tornadoes on the Internet and to understand them as well as I do earthquakes. Then just continue on the journey thru Oklahoma and Texas – but not in the next several days.
Have been told that Santa Fe has a great atmosphere for writing – vibes are in the air for me to get a good start on the SOW book. I will decide this week, but I do know when I leave New Mexico, I will be ready. From my perspective, when I leave this state, I will be leaving the southwest – “home” and going into the truly unknown. That sounds funny – but true for me.
Today was a thoughtful, relaxing day – phone calls with family, doing my laundry and going to CVS. CVS seems to be in every place – kids like to see McDonald’s in every place – I am happy to discover this place everywhere.
I did learn one thing today, the card key to get in your motel door, stops working if you carry it next to your cell phone, camera or anything electronic. So I decided to carry it with my credit card – and that too ‘ruins’ your door key. Empty pocket or a plain envelope works fine!
