Traveling into the Unknown

Day by day, my departure date is getting nearer. Day by day, the pile of things in the spare room  ready to be packed is getting larger. Day by day, I am getting more and more excited about the adventure which lies ahead of me. And so I am opening my heart, opening my mind, opening my life to the incredible possibilities which lie ahead- no agenda, no expectations, no preconceptions...ready for whatever comes. What better way to travel?

Traveling from the known to the unknown requires crossing an abyss of emptiness. 
 -Dawna Markova


This is the charged, the dangerous moment, when everything must be re-examined, must be made new, when nothing at all can be taken for granted. -James Baldwin

To dwell in new spirit is to enter a complete spontaneity of direction; this is a voyage of trust imbued with passion- any destination is possible.
-John O'Donohue



       

        a new journey
        I am about
        to write my own odyssey...
        to journey into the unknown future
        armed only with my willingness
        to be captured by surprise,
        fueled only by a daring sense
        of seeking the path and purpose
        for this next chapter of my
        life's story,
        taking the tottering baby steps
        of renewing my passport,
        getting immunizations, making
        a packing list,
        all so I can make the flying leap of faith
        to Africa,
        flapping my fledgling wings and
        singing a joyous song of
        wonderment.