I got to use my suitcase again, this time to stay overnight in Danbury, CT. Tomorrow at 10am I will be in the 5th row, on the right side of a 3500-seat auditorium, to hear the Dalai Lama talk about what we can do in our daily lives to increase compassion in ourselves and help others.
I drove down with a woman from my town, she was the one who got the tickets and I was lucky enough to be the first one to respond to her Facebook posting 3 months ago about the extra ticket.
On the drive down she asked me about Italy and it was so much fun reliving some of things I did.
I also realize how different I am since my return. I am truly changed. I am not sure if everyone who travels has such a life-altering experience, but I did.
I am more at peace with life, just the bottom line basic 'om' of life. I can appreciate the moment of NOW, more often. Looking at the beautiful things in Italy (almost everywhere, it seemed) taught me to LOOK and appreciate.
I am excited about hearing HIM tomorrow. I am not sure why, but something wonderful is going to happen. I feel like a little girl, excited and a little giggly.
More tomorrow...
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