The journey was full of meaning and changed my life in many ways. It has been a growing experience both internally and externally as I had hoped in the beginning. The people, culture and nature have all been such a blessing in my life and one that I will remember fondly for the rest of my life. The challenges have been many but without them there would be no growth. It is through these opportunities bring fulfillment and meaning in my life.
Last week I flew to phoenix to interview for a position as director of the Center for Native and urban Wildlife at Scottsdale Comm College. The interview went well and know that i have the experience and qualifications for the position. There were 12 candidates that interviewed for the job. Now it is a waiting game to see if i receive the position. If so I will head back to Fl pack up and come back here to pick up my camper and move out to Az. A new chapter will begin regardless of the job whether it is in Fl or Az. Their are opportunities in both places and feel fortunate in either way.
Much will change wherever I begin a new chapter in the mystery of life but the core of my being will not change. There is meaning and fulfillment wherever we are and living in the moment allows me to reflect our divine nature and continually grow in our Spirit. The freedom to be flexible to change brings great comfort listening to our hearts and follow our calling wherever it leads us. The fear and anxiety no longer determine my future and it is the letting go of these negative feelings that bring the greatest freedom in life.
It looks like I will be selling my condo when I return to Fl next week sometime and hope to not take a huge loss financially. Depending on the job I will either be moving to Az or looking to rent a place for a few months before deciding what I will do for the future.
It will be great to see the many residents and friends again after so many months on the road. There have been many special people in my life these past 5 years in Fl. It is those people that bring meaning in my life and know that their was a special purpose for each of them in my life. Whether I continue in Fl or I am meant to be in Az with my family and friends I do not know, but it is a journey filled with faith that matters.
I remember reading one time about the significance of people you meet whether it is for a day, year or lifetime and if you are living in the present your destiny with them is fulfilled however long that may be. It is with the same feeling that I will leave Grand Isle having formed incredible bonds and meaning with all those I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by these last few months. We all had a common bond of caring for the wonderful nature and wildlife here in Louisiana. Regardless of our backgrounds and culture it has been a journey of meaning and time to grow and become more caring and compassionate with others that may be much different from me. And that is where we are all called to grow each and every day of our lives. It is what Jesus talks about in the gospels and calls us to move out of our comfortable lives and to make a difference in the people and nature of this world we live in.
Some of the facts from my trip: I have driven over 15,000 miles these past months. I have spent 120 days on the Gulf bays and wetlands with over 10,000 miles logged in boats rescuing the injured and oiled wildlife here. The 10-15 boats in Grand Isle have rescued over 3000 pelicans turns, gulls, herons egrets and marine mammals affected by the disaster. I have traveled through FL, Al, Miss, La, Tx, Az, Tn, Ky, Oh, In, in these past 6 months and seen incredible wildlife and nature that we are so blessed to have in the United States.
My hope is that we will all make an effort to protect and restore the great diversity of nature so that our children and grandchildren have the chance to explore the special place we all call home and especially the critical resources that future generations need to thrive here.
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