Wednesday 15 April 2020 / 21 Days Lock Down Reflection
Release
Deep run the whispers of change
Long is the path of fortitude
Acute is the clarity on top of a mountain
These photos bring back some tender memories of release. About 10 years ago, my kids and I went for a jolly up the Silvermine Mountains. On reaching the top of the path by the beacon, we were rewarded with a magnificent view looking down as the slopes below rolled into Noordhoek, with Long Beach stretching out to the lighthouse of Kommetjie in the distance. To the right was the mountain pinnacle which defines the start of the Chapman’s Peak Mountains and beyond lay the endless Atlantic ocean.
On top of the World
On this particular occasion we were honoured with a slightly different experience. As we reached this vantage point the mist started rolling in below us. Soon the whole spectrum beneath us was engulfed by the rolling white cloud. It felt like we were on the top of the world.
Releasing the Stone
I suggested to Courtney and Jethro that we each find a rock that caught our attention. Then we stood silently for a time staring out on our solitary wispy scene, imparting all our concerns for life onto the cold stone clutched in our hands. Silently but emphatically we each had a turn to cast our rocks into the void, which calmly swallowed our troubles.
Sacred Moments
I often think back to this magical moment of release. I hope someday for the opportunity to return the same place with my kids to capture an updated photo of us sitting below the beacon. As life would have it, today they are no longer children but young adults, each with a life of their own. It’s interesting how the business of our days is such that it becomes quite challenging to create the space for these moments.
At the time of this lock down I am unable to be with either of my children. Even though they are with me in spirit, I do miss their company, their wit and their energy.
One of the intentions I have once this confinement period is over is to follow through with the journey back up to the beacon of liberation with Courtney and Jethro.
Does anyone have any intentions for release of their own?