I live in a bubble at times. We all do. It’s human nature. Reflecting about my time in Hawaii makes me feel free in my spirit and safe. I love tropical climates. I am sure the fact I lived here for several years attributes to these feelings. In the above photo, I enjoyed viewing this man who seemed to feel free getting close to the waves. Water is peaceful even when we know it’s dangerous…
Stumbling along in this life is not what we were intended to do. We have purpose. When given the opportunity , I can feel music in my body and dance the night away.
I have done that . Those nights of dancing can be so much fun. I am in control and enjoy myself in the rhythm. Music can control the mind. I wonder how much fun this surfer was experiencing on his longboard as he allowed the waves to control him as he surfed the direction the ocean was taking him.
Our mental state can take over our physical state. For example, if we hurt ( brain talking to us) we may take a pill to help this brain state. My chronic pain was so much better in the warm climate .

Enjoying Hawaii is always a spiritual uplifting experience for me. Hawaii is a benchmark for me getting in touch with my spiritual self.
It’s amazing to me when folks argue that their conscious can not accept faith or theology. The idea of science enters the picture and is integral to mankind , but it can not explain my conscious state nor yours. It just can not know the subjective.
We human persons are more than the sum of our parts. We have spirits that have the ability to think , feel, and can make conscious decisions. Respecting each other’s life decisions may mean we need to climb out of our bubble once in awhile. I know I do. Do you? Living in pain chronically makes me think on spiritual ideals as this post conveys. So much crisis and turmoil fill up our world these days. Sometimes removing our bubble can bring clarity.
That’s a great picture of you, Alesia. A lovely train of thought too.
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Hi Sue- thank you. I was so happy as you can tell! Back to reality right now here in cold Seattle . Who knows where I might be in a month!!! lol
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Hopefully in spring, wherever you may be 🙂
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Beautiful post Alesia 🌹
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Thank you Stephanie.
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Wow, I feel the warmth embrace me in an eternal hug!!
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Ahhh Mary Ellen !!!!! I have been thinking of you . Are your ears burning?
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Another beautifully written post from you. Thank you for always giving me something to ponder…
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Hey Boots! Thank you. Hope you are doing well! I am missing my college boy! Planning a trip to visit him.
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Alesia, this is a beautiful piece of introspection. We are privileged that you share such thoughts with your readers. I am put in mind of a phrase the minister used at my mother-in-law’s funeral some years ago (and she was nearly 97): it’s not how long you live, but how you live your dash (the dash between your birth year and your final year, e.g., 1946-2036). You are living your dash admirably, with sensitivity and courage. 🙂
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That is such a beautiful sentiment . Thank you for sharing.
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