Live Your Life

There is no greater joy than living the life you were meant to live. ~ Edmund Blake

I sometimes wonder if I was given a chance to live portions of my life over, how much would I change. I don’t really have too many regrets. All that has happened has made me who I am. This trip too is helping to form me, to make me realize things about myself and to create within me a gratitude for the gifts given.

I got up early today to see if I could see any of the whales that the Naturalist on the ship had promised. I did not see any but I did see them blowing water. They stayed hidden beneath the waters. I saw several eagles throughout the course of the day. They are such regal creatures.

I stalked one in a tree in Ketchikan, getting as close as possible, given the fact it was up in a tall pine tree. I think one of the things I know about myself is how much I love to be in nature and what a joy it gives me to see Creation in its own element.

Today was also shopping day. I bought a few presents—gifts for my parents and myself. Really there is not a lot of stuff here that interests me that is within my price range. I am not really a diamond girl and there are lots of jewellery stores. I must confess that I did let a saleswoman convince me to try on a blue diamond ring in Juneau. It looked rather nice on my finger!

Now twenty years later I am living out a dream that grew in my spirit from looking at photos of a woman who lived with the Sojourners Community. I believe that there is no greater joy than honestly living the life you were meant to live. Tomorrow is the last full day of the cruise before arriving early back on Sunday. This dream has been realized—on to the next!

Peace,

Suzanne