Just Like Jummping Off A Cliff

And so the journey begins... the one I've been on before I knew there was one.

Friends have asked if we could keep in touch as I head for the monastery. They'd like to know what its like to go through the process, to live "behind the walls," so to speak. That has come as a surprise to all of us, the length of time and the amount of gyrations to get there!

And, I am not there, yet. Not time to pack the toothbrush.

But, I have jumped off the Cliff, and that was the first step. Simple, huh? The Cliff being, quitting my job. First things first, I had to do this one in order to take the other steps that lead to the mountain.

That is what I call The Dwelling Place Monastery - and I am not too far off. It is located on a mountain and one called, Mt. Tabor. Beautiful, in my eyes. Peaceful, in all eyes.

So much to do, it reminds me of that great vacation you take where you wear yourself out getting ready, and have to spend most of your vacation time recovering from all the preparation. I started out with seven beloved dogs, and am now down to one. Trey, my soulmate is beside me at this moment. He never leaves me. I've given a few things away to friends, and hauled more than a few boxes of books to the monastery. All they had to tell me was that after I am professed I must ask permission before purchasing a book - and I began my grand collection in earnest! Now, give me some credit - many of these books are from the Friends of the Library, and Half Price Books. Still, I wonder if there is a bit of book lust going on, here.

The house is still full of nic nacs and stuff and furniture. The drawers still stuffed. Cabinets hold dishes and towels and bed linens. The junk room is head high - with junk. The closets are full.

Have I mentioned there is still a lot to do before I can head for the mountain?

And, so the house must be sorted (throw away, give away, yard sale, family heirlooms, take with me), packed, cleaned, mended and sold.

Dear Birther, Father, Mother of this Cosmos - I lift my heart and love to you in good faith that this leap from the Cliff is a good thing. It is good because it brings me closer to you. Thank you for this day, the light and the darkness, for family and friends, and for enemies who teach me I need to learn more about you. Thank you for the animals, as they help me to grow closer to you. They never felt the need to jump off Cliffs or head for a mountain - they were born a part of you and never parted themselves by their own will. Love you. Love You. Here I go....