Questions and inspirations
There are these pictures on the wall of my room where I am staying (decorated by my aunt) that are of people from all over the world and I am amazed as I try to look them in the eye and stare back at each one of them that they seem so forgein to me. And as I gaze harder my heart tells me that despite time, design, and culture they are having the same experience as me. They get hung up about petty things like I do, they are entertained by beauty like I am, their emotions yearn like mine do. It's very weird to be changing and look over and feel the reactions of so many people. I looked up one time and the old woman whose face is as wrinkled as the rocks asked "Why are you so skinny boy!" It was quite startling.
These and other great experiences have been the status quo this week as I have found great sanctuary, rest and room to mentally walk around.
Ok so I'm in West Linn and I'm staying with my aunt and uncle who turn out to be just amazingly wonderful people to experience. A lot of the way I am wired mentally is free and running around having fun in the environment of their thoughfulness and the way they approach their days. Wonderful, don't know why I would want to move on. Out side of the obivious parts of reality.
I would not trade this week for anything short of...something really good.