I took a very spontaneous trip to New York City last weekend. I have wonderful family members who were heading down and they graciously allowed me to infiltrate their road-trip. We had a great time, shopping, laughing, sight-seeing and eating - a sausage on a bun with an iced tea can be perfection if you're with the right people - even if the bun does fall apart!
On our way into the city, we stopped at the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. It was amazing to me that such a lush garden could exist so close to the insanity of Times Square. We parked the car and entered through a set of spectacular gates and proceeded to walk through a magnificent oasis of everything in bloom. Every corner was blessed with a new fragrance, a new calm.
As we walked through a canopy of flowering trees, my cousin Wendy said "Wait, I have to memorize this moment so when I'm away, I can pull out the memory and come back whenever I want". Wendy works in Grise Fiord three months at a time, so being able to recall warm moments of sunshine and family are important.
We all stopped and memorized the moment. I don't know what memories everyone else took away, but I do know that I am able to summon this memory for an instant sense of calm, and for that I am grateful.
Michelle
There is Green everywhere!
