Signs, Hello, and Thank You

October 5-11  |  Signs, Hello, and Thank You

This was such a week - rich with content, thoughtfulness, and beauty. Maggie was speaking at the Hello Sessions in Portland, I was feeling in need of some direction, and Becky & Todd had just moved there. Three signs pointed to attending this blogging/creativity/discovery conference. Who knew there would be so much emotion just below the surface of so many women eager to inspire, connect and create. Becky and I couldn’t stop processing and brainstorming all weekend.

The night after the conference, Todd said, “Hey - that movie Wild is playing on HBO right now - wanna watch it?” Yup. Needless to say, further inspiration ensued. At the end of the movie, Becky said, “Hey, the Bridge of the Gods where Cheryl Strayed ends her walk is just a few miles away. When we go on our waterfall walk tomorrow we could stop there.” So we did.

All in all, I got to spend 4 days with one of my most dear girlfriends who just moved all the way across the country from me which is pretty sad and was probably contributing greatly to the level of anxiety I was feeling for weeks before this trip. I also got to spend one day with a group of stellar women who inspired me so much I can’t find the right words to express it. I visited Portland shops & shared excellent food with my friend before getting caught in an Oregon downpour, and spent the last day with Becky and Todd walking through and around magical, lush woodlands and waterways.  Just under the Bridge of the Gods we discovered a woman selling apples and pears from her orchard who insisted we try each and every one while she described them all with such joy - because she too was an awesome, inspired woman.

All signs point to Beauty. Hello! And thank you ALL.