Jul 15, 2003 22:42
I have had the most incredible journey in the past year.
It would seem I've only just realised how fantastic it is.
I have been involved in a very parasitic relationship for five years.
When it finally ended, I had a nervous breakdown, and went to see my friends, good and true.
A transformation began. I lost 50 lbs over 8 weeks.
I got really sick as the poison came out of my body and soul.
My friends began to come back to me.
I returned to T-dot with the new year, and many of my friends followed.
This summer is the flowering of my life from the seed that it has been for so long,
watered and sunned by the love of all of you, my friends.
In all areas of life I have improved as both a teacher and a student.
Recently I have met up with old friends, and the new friends they've made....and produced.
It's overwhelming just how alive I feel every time I see anyone I know, anyone I meet in a positive light.
I am back on the path.
My journey is to try to help all my friends feel as real and alive as you all have made me feel.
The next few things I have planned are:
Ordination as a buddhist priest
Putting myself through teacher's college
Driving
Producing some decent learning tools for the martial arts
I'm on my way now; actually living my life
I thank you all for being there as lights to find my way home when I am lost
- Andrew Dodd