Roaming my own levels, DV, Ca

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

-1284

-1289  

The Photos are of “Mosaic Canyon” on a cloudy day…

A Friend of mine a while back, Thorsten from South Africa, with a great family and children all riding and camping throughout their own spaces, wrote to me and asked me a blunt question. It was… “how do you live without a Lady Friend, a Soul Mate, that companion in Life where two makes one, sharing, experiencing and sensing it all together. I knew the answer right away, I had never been asked the question, I appreciated his bluntness… that is what Friends are for as their was no need of his outspoken apology. On the keyboard a couple nights ago I thought about it all again and these are the words I came up with.

-1290  

-1294  

It is dark outside, the stars have blanketed the skies and the moon decreasing from being full is making it’s way to join them. I never know what time it is, it is Spirit and I, it is our time and moments. We are far from being lost and I remember the road back to “The Oasis”. That space in Texas has grown on us, both of us as I also feel it in him, his longing, that extra smile not quite there yet. Carefree, living for the now, he has been so much the definition of such a great companion, my buddy! Sweet, my shadow throughout these months, the magnet for so many we have encountered on the roads and their shoulders. I have to be realistic about it, this Journey would have not been the same without him. And yet, slowly, the lack of a human presence by my side has started to make it’s mark. The sharing of the landscape, days in and days out and discoveries within my inner emotions written up and caught through lenses I realize will never replace the presence of another soul, if only it’s name would be “soul mate”.

-1295

-1296  
-1297  

There is no doubt that everyone has their own definition of a “soul mate”. And then again maybe some don’t. Why would I think such awareness would be within everyone’s mind when throughout everyone’s years past our conceptions and definitions toward others and the many paths taken are as different as the many stars lining the skies. I always considered myself tied up so strongly these past years. My honesty toward others did not permit me or allow me any consideration into a shared Life. Seven years has now gone by, as the most popular saying goes using the word so common called “luggage”, mine is now shut. Never locked however, never tucked away as I see it every day throughout it’s many passing moments, but it is shut, contained with not too much fear of spilling it’s content on others near by.

-1298

-1305  

And yet, the path taken is my own, it is not a common one to deny one’s self possessions and be stripped from it all to find the depth of one’s own Life. It is my way to have accessed my own core, gain strength, Peace, Love for others, respect, priorities, distance myself from games others continue playing, find my own stability which yet at times flutters but goes on steady as it should be. Possessions truly do not matter, the basic necessities have always been present, somehow Karma has made them available. The logistics have been rough at times, when roots do not have the ability to grow downward, they will either pass away or grow in an inward motion developing the senses taking away on their path the so much negativism that could exist. Rough, tough, uncomfortable maybe at times, hungry at other times, no mater what, the “prize”, that bright light has started to shine in it’s purest white color imaginable making the Journey an unconceivable one to stop or slow down. But “share”… yes.

-1308

-1310  

How large is the stage however? Can anyone else endure the acts that follows months after month the plays developing in front of me to gain this truest form of Life. Is it really enduring when the heart suddenly can flow without any obstacles? When the smile becomes a constant one, when the senses suddenly expand where no curtain can hide them from others. There are no more “encores” as the plays have no more endings, only a continuous act after act in it’s truest form of living so few can even start imagining it’s flow. I stand alone because of this oddity constantly within my grasp, this oddity of being closely stripped from the everyday possessions to make room for my own every day well being. A true honest and pure well being. I try, just as Spirit’s well being throughout his own Life with no barriers standing up.

-1309

-1303 -1304

Question marks are on this horizon, they are dim, all are thoughts.That is all. Just thoughts as such a human factor cannot be, as a soul cannot be, searched and found on this course we have taken. As the wonders we experience daily, this route might itself present some day such a kindred spirit. Maybe… maybe not.

-1255  

-1257

-1258  

Early that morning we took a ride to the old Borax Mine. It was sunny unlike the time in Mosaic Canyon… The weather here changes on a dime!

-1259  

-1261

-1263

-1260  
-1266  

-1264

-1268

-1269  
-1267  

-1271

-1274  

I should have smiled!!!

-1275

Twenty eight months of Photography is finally in order on SmugMug… In “Your Favorites”, in “States”, some labeled “first year” and second year”, now also “Texas the third year”. Feel free to browse, you can even use the slide show mode and have fun.

Merchandise is also available through SmugMug. If you like to order a print all sizes are available as I store the originals myself considering the huge bandwidth needed to upload on the Gallery.

Help us keep the site alive. Please contribute… The logistics of it have become costly. It is an open book, its pages for the taking with always the hope that you will support their presence.

Be well…

Ara & Spirit

Share and Enjoy:
  • Facebook
  • Google Bookmarks
  • RSS
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr
  • Technorati

9 Responses to “Roaming my own levels, DV, Ca”

  1. John Says:

    Ara, your writing is like poetry, and your photos are wonderful. It has been–and continues to be–a pleasure to follow your journey. Thanks for sharing your feelings and your adventure. May life be kind to you.

  2. Colorado Kid Says:

    Hey Ara, WONDERFUL blog today, both the content and the photos, just really cool. Your photos are a mystery to me, I dabble in photography, how do you DO IT??? They are truly top drawer, they take you there, you have such a beautiful talent.

    And as for the soul mate, what a gift from God for those who have found theirs…

  3. Paul Jaymot Says:

    Ara, once again, incredible pictures.

    A journey like yours (and Spirit of course) cannot be, in my opinion, be taken by 2 people without missing some of the things seen and felt by one person alone. Spirit sees things differntly than we do. I imagine that he sees every day as a new adventure, and you are his tour guide.
    You have some soul searching left to do, and sometimes solitude is the only remedy. We all need to “get away” sometimes for whatever reason, and you have an opportunity that few others can realize in their lifetimes. Some people may think that travelling it alone is selfish, some may think it is anti-social, but those of us that travel with you through your blog and pictures know that you need some time to sort things out and piece together an answer for the sorrow that you you experienced when you lost Lance.

    Take your time, as there is no timeline for a loss of that magnitude. We will be waiting for you at every stop you make, whether we already knew of you or not, to shake your hand, to extend our hospitality to you and Spirit, and to help you move along your life’s journey. Peace will come in due time, and your travels are never alone.

    Be well, be safe, and be yourself.

  4. Barney Says:

    How do I live for the last 12 years without a soulmate. The answer is very well. As we both know, when your happiness is tied to another person or objects instead of coming from within, you are just being fooled. Only when you have found your own internal happiness can a soulmate be an addition to an already great life. A soulmate does not make a great life, but each can enhance the other hugely once both have found their own individual happiness from within.

  5. Dh Says:

    i’ve been following for a while now. I think I first came to your site from keywestdiary, and glad I did. I’ve enjoyed it everytime I come here.
    Thank you for the words and great photos.
    I’ll be reading and watching your every post. keepem coming.
    I’ve added a link to you on my simple blog in hoping that more will find this site and enjoy it as much as I do.
    thanks,
    dh

  6. Angela Says:

    i envy you your journey and I pray that a soul mate will soon be yours to have.

  7. Yang Says:

    Ara,

    Storm coming in. Don’t know if you are still in DV.. stay safe, and if you’re around get some snow pictures from DV for us!

  8. Picinisco Says:

    Notice the different comments on the soulmate thing from each sex. The female hopes your soulmate comes along soon, the male agrees you do not need one. I would offer that those who wish you one are stuck in a relationship and those who who don’t are already free. Freedom is a value to be treasured.

  9. victor Says:

    There’s a vast difference between being lonely and being alone, Right now you have the freedom to do as you please ,Anytime you feel like traveling,you can travel, and in anything you do, you are free to do as you please,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Enjoy it while it lasts,, not many get this opportunity.
    And you have Spirit, Who depends on you for everything in his life,,, much like a child ,Only more so, For Spirit will grow older ,but will not (voluntarily) grow up and away like a child will, He needs you as much now as he will when he too is old ,

    Journey On Ara & Spirit, For truly you two are not alone,
    You are only(for many)a click of the mouse away

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.