A few minutes ago I was looking at photos taken of the full moon overnight in Bangkok, Thailand. This was posted by someone who sang in a choir that I directed many years ago when I lived there. She was very young, just in university, and we reconnected via Facebook earlier this month. It is fantastic to see people after so many years, and catch with their lives.
This person posted a few photos of the full moon, and as I responded to her posted, I started thinking about how “close” we really, when in just 14 hours I can look up at the sky and watch the same moon that my friends and family have just seen it. Some day I will return to Bangkok when travel is safe again, and visit with family, former students and many friends. Our lives will always be connected in some way.
This photo was taken very early this past Saturday morning. We love walking along the shoreline, watching birds, listening to waves, and smelling the ocean air.
When I first moved to Victoria I would walk daily to this area, soaking in the experiences of living by the ocean. Each day I picked up a small stone (there is no sand on the beach, only smooth, rounded stones) and add to my collection. After several months the basket on my kitchen counter was quite full, and my life became too busy for the daily walks.
Reflections 