Darkness was falling rapidly, the moon sailed high, and we were lost. I sat down on a rock to relieve the weight of the back-pack and rest my weary legs. That’s when I was surprised by an unusual fragrance, penetrating the air: wild thyme, more pungent than anything my kitchen had known. It was everywhere, growing out of every crevice.
My friend is having medical treatment that requires her to draw on courage every day. Her gift reminded me of how connecting with my senses, beauty and wonder allowed me to refresh my brain, make sense of the map, agree on a route with my partner and find the way to the welcoming lights of the hostel.
My friend did the first winter attunement in 2014. She told me that the image she drew sustained her for months afterwards. Others reported feeling ‘very relaxed, centred and nourished’, and having something ‘shift and ease inside’.
Ahhh, the light in the dark and the dark in the light! Everything contains the seed of its apparent opposite. One of my very favorite truths. Here in California the light will begin to seep away.
Blessed be! (visiting from the Heart of Biz group)
Sweeping images as always, Juliet! Love the story that unfolds in my mind’s eye as I read your posts. And love how you honour and celebrate the magical path of experience, memory and remembering…and the power of small things to mean so much through the course of time. (And thyme:)
Dana, so glad you enjoyed the story. Yes, the power of small things – especially fragrances and tastes, as you know (and evoke) so well. Thank you for your kind appreciation.
Hi Juliet, I so enjoyed reading your ‘memory shot’ of wild thyme. What a powerful thing the human memory is, a fragrance brought all of that experience sweeping back in. Hugs from me, hope to see you in the summer.
Rosalie, how nice to see you here! Yes, fragrances are such strong memory triggers aren’t they? I’m glad you enjoyed the post, and thank you for visiting.
Ahhh, the light in the dark and the dark in the light! Everything contains the seed of its apparent opposite. One of my very favorite truths. Here in California the light will begin to seep away.
Blessed be! (visiting from the Heart of Biz group)
Sue, thank you. I love that seeding of the light/dark each solstice. It’s nice to meet across the polarity of our seasons.
Sweeping images as always, Juliet! Love the story that unfolds in my mind’s eye as I read your posts. And love how you honour and celebrate the magical path of experience, memory and remembering…and the power of small things to mean so much through the course of time. (And thyme:)
Dana, so glad you enjoyed the story. Yes, the power of small things – especially fragrances and tastes, as you know (and evoke) so well. Thank you for your kind appreciation.
Hi Juliet, I so enjoyed reading your ‘memory shot’ of wild thyme. What a powerful thing the human memory is, a fragrance brought all of that experience sweeping back in. Hugs from me, hope to see you in the summer.
Rosalie, how nice to see you here! Yes, fragrances are such strong memory triggers aren’t they? I’m glad you enjoyed the post, and thank you for visiting.