Wednesday, October 7, 2009

packing up

Taking stock before another move.
What do you need to live? What can you put on hold, and deal with later?
Even if you're focusing on physical objects, the metaphysical finds a way to get your attention too. The process of sorting and deciding, weighing the merits of stuff you may have stopped noticing, focuses your gaze. Maybe it's one of life's reminders that we never really "arrive" at a place free of cares and worries, where all there is to do is just sit back and relax -- well, until the lights go out for good. Maybe it's life's way of reminding us we're always in motion. Toward one thing, away from another. Even when you think you're standing still. Keeping eyes on the road ahead isn't the only consideration. What are you driving? Who's in there with you? Are you both still up for the trip, even when the unexpected hitches a ride?