So yesterday, on impulse, we took the top off the jeep and drove into the park. It was a perfect day...warm, blue skies and I knew exactly where I was headed...the merry-go-round.
I'd been meaning to go there for the past few years....worried it could be one of those things that would be closed due to the economy or changing times. I'm not sure what I was looking for...but as I drove around a curve in the park, there it stood in all its glory -- magical as ever and I was filled with excitement as I parked and got my ticket (only $2 btw - cash).
Soon enough I was on the carousel happily rushing to find the "right" horse....and by "right" I mean the same criteria I used as a 5 year old -- pretty with a long flowing tail.
I made my selection and jumped on my beautiful horse and as I went round and round I had a moment where I was transported back in time...I looked up and found myself wondering what makes the horses move up and down and there was this flash - of doing the exact same thing - through the same eyes - so many years ago.
I laughed and smiled as I rode - instinctively leaning into it (sort of like what you do on a swing to make it seem faster) and I had a thought - I still felt the joy and wonder I'd felt as a child....and I thought if I had to die today...it would be ok.
It all felt very full circle....that I had survived much in this life but had somehow kept my heart intact.
I felt very lucky and at peace.
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that may be one of your greatest gifts.... thank you for sharing on your blog.... very beautiful writing...
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