"Lost and found x2"
I really enjoyed today. My hip pain was less significant. Present but less prominent and less severe. I made it up and out the door on time to set Zazen with Gerow, Amanda, Charles, Michael and Nick. Breakfast was filled with the usual engaging conversations, from how they are repopulating a bee colony on the property to managing relocating wood storage as they make room for parking needs and a range of other management and maintenance needs. I got the login details for the website and newsletters so I can explore over the weekend in advance of working on it Monday with Amanda. I discussed the short and long term goals with Michael around communication and engagement. We also shared a call with Bryan to discuss other tech-related needs. It was so relaxing to sit outside and have these conversations amongst such a calming place. I drove down with the top down (of course) and paid close attention to the experience of being in the woods, I stopped briefly at Madronia, and noticed the gravesite has apparently been "fixed" as far as the ground being level or sunken before.. When I got home Jen asked me to accompany her to her appointment with Denise. I was touched that she did and it was powerful to sit and listen to her sharing some of the challenges she is facing as she confronts some of her emotions related to her parents and her children. I really love her and the gentle nature of her heart. We had dinner at Din Tai Fung with Jon and Cheryl. The food was great and I did well with my balance of keto and enjoying a wonderful meal. We have fun and generous friends. I am grateful we are all able to enjoy our time together with an increasing awareness of the passing of time.