The thing we need is stillness.
It’s been three years- living out of suitcases and storage units; moving along every few months or weeks or days. This morning I made the choice to add two more nights here in Santa Fe, staying in an international hostel where travelers divvy up chores amongst themselves. There is nothing in particular keeping me here at the moment, other than catching a moment to breathe. Since returning to the US, I haven’t laid my head in the same place for more than three nights.
On the road there are so many views and experiences that take your breath away that it becomes crucial to slow down, if only for a moment, and let the magic draw in to yourself. In doing so, today I found that creative space that I’ve been pushing into the backseat between passing lanes and gas stations. I pulled out my camera for no other reason than to capture light dancing on glass.
Now, here I am, sitting at a worn, wooden desk, looking out at vigas and earthen buildings during the evening-time when everything is gilt by the setting sun. I have comfort in knowing I’ll be in this exact same place tomorrow evening and hopefully witnessing the same patterns of light. I’m so thankful, that if only for a brief time, I’ve found some stillness.
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