learnings

Through the the trees  And the lilting shadows I see her I spy her Bathed in orange glow  Her light beams  She peeps shyly So cool so warm With the lone star for company In the dark of the night Lending an ethereal glow I see her I spy her

In a haze of mist A sweep of memory A smile and a tear Aches and pains Laughter and sorrow Knots and ties Bonds and bondage Choice and submission Happiness and peace All in a mist A haze, a fog

Solitude is mesmerizing Under the moonlit sky The embers are getting cold I breathe in deeply Settling into my thoughts Staring at the lone star A waft of breeze Caresses me so gently Solitude indeed is mesmerising

Listening to my thoughts I had forgotten my voice within In the hustle and bustle of life It took me a weekend break To enjoy my own company So easy to lapse into mindfulness In the lap of nature

I am glad I took the trip on my own. It wasn't meant to be. Lot of learnings - 1. If it is not a definite YES then it is a no. During the planning stage in my enthusiasm I organised the complete journey for a group. Peer pressure does not stop with adolescence. Group dynamics is interesting to watch and painful sometimes. One drops out and like a pack of card the group dissolves. Before we say a Yes let us be sure. A whole lot of time and effort goes into planning hence it is very essential that we are sure of our participation. 2. Commitment- staying committed to your decision requires grit 3.  Being comfortable with oneself- this is a big eye opener. Having fun or enjoyment is relative. Learning to enjoy one's own company. I used to wonder how people could go on a trip alone. It makes a lot of sense. We need not depend on others moods or whims and fancies. It is so so simple and easy to please oneself compare to being in a group and catering to others comf...