19 September 2011
Wine Corks Representing Many a Good Time...
To be more correct (and Scottish), "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot..."
I've been trying to have a clear out at my apartment and recently have added the above corks to the list of give-aways. They've been sitting on top of a magnetic strip that holds a bunch of kitchen tools for ages and it is time for them to go (I keep knocking them down when reaching for the tongs or measuring spoons). They will be donated to a friend's art project, which is wonderful because their good energy should be put to good use...
Looking at all of them brought to mind all the good times that were had in my apartment. Dinners with friends, cooking, laughing, sometimes crying. The red "Werewolf" cork was acquired during a True Blood viewing back in it's first season. Good times.
They also got me thinking about all the changes that have occurred over the past few years. The people who have made an impact on my life and, in some cases, no longer part of my life. The new friends who are supporting and shaping my life now. I am lucky on both scores. There are so many gifts and lessons to be had in releasing relationships and making room for new ones.
It was around this time about 2 years ago that I began letting go of one of the most significant friendships of my life. I ended up suffering some sort of emotionally induced allergy/panic attacks over all the deathing that was occurring. Of course, I didn't realize it at the time. Last Fall I experienced a less intense version of the problem and this year it has been kicked up again in a fiery way with the acid reflux. I know that I am in another phase of letting go, but seriously? All that anger and stress exacerbated by the fact that I can't enjoy my beloved Scottish tea or eat whatever I want right now. Curses!!!
I'm hoping that by paying homage to what was and what's to come will help release some of the demons that have been wreaking havoc on my belly and chest. I suppose these are all lessons in how to better take care of myself and listen to my body (and intuition). Changing my diet, exercising and plying myself with violet leaf infusion can only take me part of the way.
I hope to start a new cork collection with new happy memories one day. Perhaps I'll add some beer caps to it this time, you know, to reflect all the changes ;)
XO
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
-From "Wicked"