my world

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past. (Robertson Davies)

This quotation caught my attention today as, like many other days, I struggle with the concept of success equaling marriage, mortgage, family, retirement. Know what I mean? My culture and society tell me that this is what I need to achieve. But when I surrender myself to this thought, I literally start to itch! Something inside of me aches for more. Something inside of me defines success far differently than the world around me. Something inside of me craves a different path.
Is it alright if I dream something I deem as bigger than that? Something different?

My path seems chaotic to some, but to me, it's beautiful. In every way.

so much colour
community
laughter
growth (and the pain that comes along with it)
patterns and chaos mingling simultaneously
question marks and exclamation points
mountains and skateboard-park-style dips
furry trees
giggling flowerbeds
ravishing snowstorms and drenching rain
rainbows with 33 colours
sunshine that makes my skin smile
money to satisfy the needs
and money to bless
oversized comfy chairs
hammocks between the trees
tears and prayer
beach
mountains
humility
conversations with you
conversations with the Almighty
breath
fast pace and slow
children and grandparents
healing
sigh's
and smiles.

That's the world I live in. I mean.. doesn't it sound fantastic? I want to stay. Yes, I'm going to stay.

By the way, I love to cook.. and I love you.. so come over anytime!

blessings,
k