Safe Harbours

I really like this little jewel. Not only are the words so true, but the whole setting was beautiful I thought.

If you are into astrology, or even have fun with it like I do, you will know that our astrological signs give insight into our personalities supposedly. Well I’m a Cancerian in traditional astrology. And as one I am more emotionally and spiritually based in my living. I also do not really like a lot of change. The animal that represents Cancer is a crab. Kind of appropriate in a few ways. The emotions, yes. Although I do have much better control of them that I did as a younger person. But also when a crab feels threatened or it’s environment is suddenly changed it will retreat into its shell until it feels safe enough to come out and play again. Well for the most part that is me too. I like routine. I like sameness (although I also get bored easily, I have to admit). I like my shell (home). It is my sanctuary; and when my sanctuary is misaligned then you will see I will usually follow if not sooner than later.

But I’m also a Hare (Rabbit) in Chines Astrology. Funnily, the warm and cuddly rabbit is also emotionally and spiritually based. The Hare also like home and makes it a sanctuary.

But let’s stop there! Although I like these things, I have had more change in my life over the last 4 years than the average person sees in a decade or more. And actually when I survey my roller coaster ride over the last 40-some (memorable) years I have been in constant change a lot of the time.

There is still that side of me that loves a challenge; loves to create; loves to do a new project (creation) or several at a time. It is in my nature. So for me I can really relate to this jewel. I have been in safe harbour many times in my life. But not usually for very long. I was built for sailing (or coasting if we talk rails).

MY TRUTH: People often say that a life is a difficult or challenging life for so-and-so. But for me, I have to admit, even though I crave the safe harbour after so much change over the last few years, you just can’t keep me there for long. What a wonderful adventure life is!

Safe Harbours