Re-entry
Starts with the packing the bags from Sacred Makers for the return trip home. Will it all fit? Is it dry? (I did a dip in the lake)…..
Slow meandering back. Exhaustion. (And a smile on the lips with an easy slip back to the tree filled paths and quiet calm of the water.)
Unpacking. (And to discover that TSA did indeed check my bag. Three times to be exact. Leaving me a note at each stage. I had only found two until I unpacked deeper. Thank you for being thorough and keeping all safe.)
No buffet of wonderful food waiting. Or endless coffee.
But beautiful memories. Lovely people. Creative spirits.
Stories. (so thankful to have heard some parts of journeys)
Permission. Bravery.
I feel so very blessed to have had the opportunity to walk along side so many.
Interesting fact in that the students will take two teachers at Sacred Makers. One class on Thursday and another, different class on Friday. Interesting for the teachers as well (or at least for me, anyway….).
First day, I am nervous. Will I remember everything I wanted to tell them? Is my timing ok? Do I have enough content? Am I pushing too much? Maybe they don’t want my feedback..…or at least not that much. Day two- I have one day under my belt, and I have run through the content material yesterday (feeling good)…. Should be a breeze; however, one unseen miscue, and I am slightly off-balance. Hoping beyond hope that nobody notices my ruffled feathers. Trying to ensure I share the same content…. But, different day. Different content.
As I write this, this still weighs on me. And probably will for a long time. Lesson learned.
I am always learning (thank goodness). Just want to be a good teacher. I know what I dislike and am always striving to do a good job.
Day three. How did i get here so quickly? I had dipped my toes in lake, and made a last minute decision to go in. And of course, I figured it would be too cold- so no suit; but, skivvies and a tank top worked just fine.
What an experience…being in the water…..the first dunk and push off to deeper water, sucked all the air out. For just a moment. But, so incredible. (I would do it again if I have the opportunity return.)
If you have an opportunity to attend- don’t hesitate. I knew there was a reason I needed to go and this place had been a bucket list place for a very long time…..
All of the teachers have exceptional classes and are deeply vested in what they are teaching. And, if you aren’t sure you have the financial means- contact Kiala as there may be opportunities to attend with some support. They don’t want anyone to miss this.
Such an exquisite experience and beautiful memory.
xo.kp