Selamat Malam. I will miss you. You have given me open eyes, an open heart, a spiritual path I am still struggling to understand, new friends, a second family, and a greater knowledge of the world.
I am carrying seven small plastic Listerine bottles (cleansed, of course) full of Tirta, holy water, in my carry-on bag. Dwi gave me a large glass jar full of holy water, but the airline won’t allow that much liquid in one container. So everyone came to my rescue, contributing film canisters, mouthwash bottles, hand sanitizer bottles, juice bottles, and anything else they thought might be helpful (even duct tape, scotch tape, and rubber bands, which I didn’t end up needing). Let’s hope the tirta makes it home safely. I know I will.
So goodnight, Bali. Sleep well. Tomorrow is another day. More spirits, more ritual, more wonder and delight. I can’t wait to see my family. I can’t wait to hold my wife and to hold my son. Everything will pale in comparison to their love. And then life will go on as it always has. Only different.
March 27, 2009 at 5:04 pm |
Travel safe. Seeing you open up like a lotus in Bali was wonderful, a blessing and a gift. I love what you wrote.
If you are up for it I’ d like to plan an all Balinese meal with you, for family.
See you at home.
Love, Lorig