Where from Here?

In the three weeks since we spoke last...

I've said some hard goodbyes, and some long awaited hello-agains, and a whole lot of nice-to-meet-you's.

I've spent some time with family, some time with friends, and some time with myself.

I've left behind places that will forever hold precious memories, re-familiarized myself with the places that will always mean "home," and found new places that may someday become the backdrop to some wonderful stories.

I have settled on the Side of the Sea.

Whether it's the "far" or the "near" depends on the point of reference.

I'm far, once again, from the familiar.

But I'm close to many people and places that I've come to hold dear.

I'm learning the difference between Contentment and Complacency,

between Apathy and Intentionality,

and between Education and Learning.

I'm slowly settling in to my new space, and my new role in this community.

I'm reassured daily that this is where I am supposed to be. But I know that there is a reason behind it, that the adventure that brought me here is not over, but merely paused for the moment.

So my question,

to myself and to the source of power who directed my steps to bring me to this resting point,

My question is...

Where from here?