Pondering... 30 in 30 - Day 7
Monday, August 8, 2011 at 3:00 AM Taos Mountain
They say the Taos Mountain is the guide to that region. Thousands have bowed to the ancient peak and asked if they might come to reside there. Legend says that those who do not respect and honor the mountain’s word may find they meet disaster or discomfort along their path. It seems that for at least a brief period of time, the mountain has welcomed me. Here I sit, drawn to this place of creation, finding myself grounded by earth and air. I wholly believe there are hallowed places that draw us uniquely toward ourselves.
I never recognized this until I arrived in places where I felt truly at home. I didn’t understand what had been missing until I found it. I am a woman of fire and heat. For some the Taos air is too thin and they cannot breathe. Me? I want to sink into this land and fold into the landscape. To infuse my skin with the red soil and bottle the dry air to carry home as a talisman for moist days.
I am also a woman of water with flow and movement feeding my soul. It’s no wonder one of my favorite activities is reclining on an air mattress in the midst of a warm summer lake. There I float while feeling the restoration of heat wash over me. Whereas the thought of rolling in sun-kissed grass or barreling down a blazing sand dune brings me immense delight, snow banks and ski slopes chill me to the bone.
But I am here now. In this moment, I shall embrace this land that has welcomed me – offering heat, sun, arid air and a deep connection to my native spirit. Thank you, Taos Mountain for your heartfelt embrace.
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Reader Comments (3)
What? Are you here? I've been away from the blogosphere for a while, and just saw this in my reader. Email me if you want; maybe we could meet for coffee?
hey polli - so sorry i missed you. i've been there and am now home again. what an amazing place you live in!! i will definitely be back and hope to have more time for coffee dates.
Darn! Yes, please do get in touch with me if you come back. I'd love to meet you in person and introduce you to some of my favorite places here :)