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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Crete, here I come

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Yes. It's really happening! I am registered, paid up, and will obtain airline tickets tomorrow. The journey does not begin until autumn, but I will, of course, take lots of pictures and share my experiences upon my return. The photo isn't where I will be staying but I'm sure I will see lots of similar buildings upon the hillsides.

Taking a Pilgrimage to Crete in honor of Goddess/Gaia/The Divine has been a dream of mine since 1996 so I am thrilled beyond words to finally be going. Everything is coming about as it was meant to, of that I am convinced. What had appeared to be road blocks to this journey in the past four years were simply detours until the circumstances were revealed that would be the most enlivening and healing. I am deeply grateful.

I love preparing for a trip, and revel in every moment of the journey. The destination is simply a point used to keep me moving along the path, but it is every footstep and pause that are the true gifts.

Many of my thoughts regarding this pilgrimage and what it means to me will be posted at my other blog - On the Gaia Path - but I just had to share the news here as well because my excitement is bubbling and flowing over the sides of my heart-well!

We celebrated by going to a Greek restaurant for dinner and, upon return home, I watched one of my favorite movies -- Shirley Valentine -- a British comedy about a middle-aged woman's sudden trip to the Greek island of Mykonos.

I discovered this movie about four years ago, and have watched it many times since then. How many of us have, at times, lost ourselves ... lost our sense of who we are?

There is a famous monologue/scene in the film HERE that is quite touching. Many of us are perfectly happy leading what Shirley calls a "little life" but it's clearly not been that way for her. I won't spoil the film for anyone who hasn't seen it, but I do recommend the movie.

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    1. Thanks -- I know it will be wonderful -- spending time with like-minded women, exploring ancient sites, connecting with the Divine Feminine/Gaia in a new way, feeling the energies of a different culture and landscape that I've felt called to for decades, and all without any need to cook or clean or be responsible for others for a couple weeks. What a gift.

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  2. How marvelous, I'm so happy for you!

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  3. Crete! Oh, how wonderful! Have you read Mary Renault's THE KING MUST DIE and THE BULL FROM THE SEA? Great historical background.

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    1. I have not, but will go look them up ... I want a few new ones for my kindle for the loooooooong plane journey and would be fun to read them on the way there... :-) Thanks!

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  4. Ahhh, Crete! That sounds fabulous! So happy for you. I could so relate with what you shared about how you love planning and preparing for the trip. This is a wonderful sentiment -

    "I love preparing for a trip, and revel in every moment of the journey. The destination is simply a point used to keep me moving along the path, but it is every footstep and pause that are the true gifts."

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    1. I had a feeling that you would relate to the 'planning a trip' thing, Brenda... ;-)

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  5. No time to night to read the Guardian, but I look forward to checking it out on my next visit. Thanks for letting me know. :)

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  6. Oh how wonderful, Darla! I am so thrilled for you! I can't wait to hear more about your pilgrimage.

    I've never seen "Shirley Valentine," but after watching that little clip, I plan to.

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    1. Thank you, Beth. I will be unplugged and disconnected from the internet for the most part; instead, I will be fully engaged and present within the journey. Truly a gift. Joy!

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  7. Every journey is meant to take you somewhere. This time it's Crete. May Gaia infuse your being with her power, passion, and poise

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