Sunday
Sep192010
Returning
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 11:12 PM 
Squam friends: Lisa, Aleece, Kate and Jen.This is my third trip to Squam. What is it that keeps me coming back? That makes the long journey, the crossing of an ocean worthwhile?
Simply put, it’s the people. The women who gather there.
Yes, the landscape is breathtakingly beautiful and the sense of peace as deep as the lake we gaze on. Yes, the classes can be fun or valuable learning. And, yes, the food is great!
But it’s the collective energy of the women who surround me there…their courage, their style, their talent, their generosity, their kinship. It’s the sense of possibility and excitement that arises from watching their journeys - as artists, as people. It’s the mutual support and the warmth we generate together. It’s feeling like I’ve come home. It’s knowing I’ve found my tribe - even if I’ve yet to find my place within it.
We’re travelling home now. Yesterday, we were arm-in-arm and bent double with laughter. This morning we hugged and waved goodbye. Soon we’ll be flung across the globe.
But our minds are still in the same place. Our hearts are still joined together. Our spirits soar in the same direction. Our souls are one.
Reader Comments (8)
Sounds it was well worth your long trip. Hope you enjoy many more
Oh, how I LOVE this photo! Especially of Kate...it completely matches what you described of her in your email. I am just in love with all of you ladies and missing you even more...
wow. what a powerful, beautiful post. i wish i was there with you. sounds like it was as magical as always. can't wait to hear more about it all in person. xxoo
so happy to see you all together and laughing! sorry to have missed you ~ xoxo
Looks joyful and wonderful!
Amen, Helen. And your photo truly captures that particular moment.
Safe travels, Helen. Hope our paths cross again next year!
Sounds like the perfect communing of spirits and art... Thanks for sharing, Helen... Feels like we were right along with you. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))