Tonight, I was reflecting on how adaptable Chandler is, and I was feeling really blessed to have her as my four legged companion. She is friendly, loves people, and settles in wherever she goes. There are a lot of animals on the land where we are, and the fact that she is lying on a bed with not only another dog but also a cat, is indicative of her ability to adapt, which I am grateful for.
As I watched Chandler settle into the rhythm of the goings on here, I was aware of my own ability to adapt to different situations, and the ease with which I settle in to different environments is, for me, a gift.
In letting go of my belongings while preparing for the Walk for Peace, I made an unspoken commitment to myself to find one thing every night when I got to where I would be staying that grounded and centered me. Sometimes, it was a flower in a yard, or a book on the shelf. And sometimes it was the simple routine of setting up Chandler’s food and water bowls, and getting her settled.
For this Peace Walker, that moment of grounding every evening gives me a sense of being home. And with this feeling, I can go anywhere and settle in to the rhythm of my surroundings. Just like Chandler!