Dreams

Emerging From the Fire

Several years ago I took a pottery class and from a basic assignment, this piece emerged from my clay; a waking dream of sorts.  At first I was bothered by what I had created but later realized that it was my subconsious giving form to my rebirth as a woman in my 30′s.  Being born the first time is hard labor for both mother and baby, but as we rebirth ourselves throughout our life it tends to be more of a spiritual and emotional experience.  It can be exciting, difficult, easy, educational, empowering and humbling.  But, it’s all good as we dream, change, and grow. 

One of the feelings I’m experiencing lately is to get back to my creative outlets whether it be pottery, painting, drawing or quilting.  I think I’ll meditate on that one and create more time for myself to let the unconscious speak to me again.

                                            How about you? 

Gail Brokaw, MA, CC

Certified Life Coach

http://www.embracethepossibility.org

The Big Island, Hawaii Vacation

          Akaka Falls, Hawaii                                                                               

 I just got back from a week in Hawaii on the Big Island.  It was spectacular!  The rainforests were amazing with plants that were so huge and dense that it seemed a dinosaur could appear at anytime.  The island seemed quiet except for Kilauea which was belching sulfur dioxide enough to cover the Big Island and all the other islands in the chain with dense clouds of the gas.  Though we seldom saw any blue sky during our week, it was warm and bright.  I especially loved the Hilo side of the island as it seems more like the old Hawaii versus the Kona side which is geared more toward the tourists who are looking for beaches, restaurants, and entertainment.  It was a nice balance to see both areas during our week. 

One day we drove to Pahoa to walk the old lava fields and view steam rising from the ocean where lava is now flowing from Kilauea.   We could see steam rising from places all down the mountain where cracks in the earth were releasing the sulfur dioxide gas.  The lava flow we were walking on had hardened into shapes and ropes and now ferns and other plants are coming up out of the black rock.  Land owners who’s property was completely covered by lava flow are now rebuilding out in the middle of the lava rock field. One house was spared the lava and sits alone, surrounded by lush green plants that are surrounded by acres of lava rock.  It’s an oasis in the middle of a lava field.  There were realtor signs in the rock lava announcing property for sale, if you would like to buy a nice piece of Hawaii!  Talk about owning a piece of the rock!

How about you?  What location could you recommend for a relaxing and interesting vacation?

Rainbow Falls, Hawaii