I feel that I’m really not in Maine by spending the summer
or “summah” in the Midcoast Region. There’s something unique here, a special
vibe that I didn’t find growing up in Kennebunkport or when I was living in
Orono attending university. There’s definitely a natural mystic blowing threw
the air here, a way of life that is much more quieter than the Boston suburb as
Southern Maine is known for. Beauty awaits every corner with a chance to tap
into the inner soul of my existence. A way for me to be rooted in nature,
reclaiming my energy from the ocean, lakes, mountains, beach & artist
communities that call this place home. I’ve worked at
Maine Media Workshops in Rockport. I’ve been a busy bee
managing the Young Artist Program connecting with kids with the same creative
passion as myself with diving into an area that supports & fosters
creativity. Connecting back to my inner child like self, I would like to say
that my time at Maine Media has been. Kids are great to open your eyes to that
showing you how simple life can really be. As I drive along US Route 1, I often
say to myself daily, “I’m not in Maine am I?” since the traffic moves at a much
slower pace than what I’m used to if I was driving south thru Wells, Ogunquit
& Kittery. I’ve found some amazing places to eat that offer a farm to table
approach to food with a creative twist to your basic fare. Some of my favorites
have been Long Grain in Camden, L&H Burger, Atlantic Baking Company, Fog
Café, Rock City Café & Café Miranda in Rockland. I got to go catch the
ferry to Monhegan escaping for a while to clear my head for the day to get
reinspire by the sea. I saw the
Wyeths Maine & Sea
at the Farnsworth Art Museum that was excellent. I found a great nature
preserve up on Beech Hill Road with stunning views of Penobscot Bay,
Beech Hill Preserve
. Overall, my wee excursions in the area haven’t been too bad, moments of
escaping to connect to the greater being that is inside of all us. Getting quiet
and really tune in listing to the greater wisdom. It wasn’t about the label or
the money that brought me to this part of Maine, but rather the experience that
kept on calling me here. The waves were not as smooth sailing as I would have
hoped, but with all of the work that I have been doing on myself has allowed me
to sail through them a little smoother than once before. Let’s just say that I
don’t get as angry as I once did many moons ago. A real help has been the book
that I just finished the other day by Panache Desai
“Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion,
& Joy”. Let’s just say that it was worth my time to read this & to
really put my heart & soul into it. Just keep on dancing the dance I’m
dancing with all of this inner work.
I have been growing & allowing my inner light shine like
that light on the ship navigating the ship through 20 foot seas in a foggy
mist.
