My personal favorite places to refill are when I am out in nature. I was blessed with a wonderful friend who has a truck and drove us to Carmanah in July, which is one of the oldest forests still remaining on the island. (Traveling there by truck is most desirable as it is many hours on very rough logging roads.)
We spent a night and two days in the ancient forest. It was truly magical in every way. The energies, strength and power held and nurtured in the trees and all of the surrounding plants and animals are so rich and powerful in ways that words fall short of being able to totally convey the essence of “ancient”. It is very special.
I have a very clear memory of sitting by the river and feeling such deep and profound peace, calm and contentment. I was astounded by the feelings and marveled in them because I could not ever remember feeling this to such a depth in my soul.
The warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze on my skin, the sounds of the river, birds and breakfast being cooked and the crystal clarity that was in and around everything in my sight of vision that morning fills my heart and soul every time I remember this place and moment in time. My tank was filling up fast and I felt renewed and refreshed in very deep ways.
There are so many things going on all around us these days to overwhelm and to deplete us and throw us off our center.
Environmental disasters, political issues, family needs and unexpected surprises, job/work stuff, health issues of ourselves as well as those close to us, kids and all their needs as well as our own personal issues. It can be pretty nonstop for days on end at times.
Self Inquiry
How are you taking care of you? What refills your tank?
Are you making sure that you are refilling yourself on a regular basis before the tank runs dry? Who is going to meet your needs if you don’t?
