moving, transitioning
the ultimate test -
letting go
It’s now official – I’ve moved to Kahului, Maui, as some of you
may already know. It happened rather suddenly in late February when the
apartment complex I was waitlisted on called about a vacancy. The place is
smaller than the apartment I had in Portland which of course calls for more “letting
go.” One thing about moving – it challenges us to be flexible and creative no
matter the size or flavor of the place, where we can design an atmosphere that
is welcoming and peaceful. The training of Wa/Kei/Sei/Jaku (harmony, respect,
purity and tranquility) – principles of Chado, relate to everyday life and
guide in this move. So “lohi , lohi,” or slowly, slowly, in regards to the
countless errands of settling in. Slowing down to enjoy the sunshine, the
warmth, the breezes, the beauty of sea and mountain, not to mention the
wondrous scent of the blossoms at about every turn that greet me in this lovely
little oasis in the middle of Kahului.
Of course this gift of Hawaii could never have happened without the help of many friends who made it possible - for the packing, shipping, moving furniture out of my Portland place, donations, etc., the list is endless and all I can say is that my heart is filled with gratitude for your help and for the greater gift of knowing you and having you in my life. I can only promise that your aloha will be doubly returned should you visit the island and come and see me.
Below are photos from the airplane on my way to Kahului Airport, Maui.
At a beach in Wailea
It’s now official – I’ve moved to Kahului, Maui, as some of you
may already know. It happened rather suddenly in late February when the
apartment complex I was waitlisted on called about a vacancy. The place is
smaller than the apartment I had in Portland which of course calls for more “letting
go.” One thing about moving – it challenges us to be flexible and creative no
matter the size or flavor of the place, where we can design an atmosphere that
is welcoming and peaceful. The training of Wa/Kei/Sei/Jaku (harmony, respect,
purity and tranquility) – principles of Chado, relate to everyday life and
guide in this move. So “lohi , lohi,” or slowly, slowly, in regards to the
countless errands of settling in. Slowing down to enjoy the sunshine, the
warmth, the breezes, the beauty of sea and mountain, not to mention the
wondrous scent of the blossoms at about every turn that greet me in this lovely
little oasis in the middle of Kahului.
Of course this gift of Hawaii could never have happened without the help of many friends who made it possible - for the packing, shipping, moving furniture out of my Portland place, donations, etc., the list is endless and all I can say is that my heart is filled with gratitude for your help and for the greater gift of knowing you and having you in my life. I can only promise that your aloha will be doubly returned should you visit the island and come and see me.
Below are photos from the airplane on my way to Kahului Airport, Maui.
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At a beach in Wailea |
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