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Homer, Alaska

• October 28th, 2006

I’m working here. Besides the stunning vistas, the moose hanging about the venue and some of the most eclectic folks in any one community there’s something else about being here. The mountains set the stage with a horizon that screams beauty and the unbelieveable power of pure nature. Wilderness here redefines wilderness everywhere. Eagles so large they walk around like short people and stars that I have never seen create a feeling that someohow everything is in its place. I can hardly name it, but I think it comes close to gratitude, being thankful that I have opportunities like this to not just experience the differences, but the sameness as well. I also think it borders on forgiveness as well, maybe for me, and certainly towards others. Folks here are trying to figure out how to fill the gap between who they are and who they want to be. The age old feeling of being under siege from state bureaucracy and inadequate funding. Working under extreme conditions with supreme efforts. I am facilitating three days of strategic planning for a not for profit, supporting people wih disabilities, but what I am really doing is fully and clearly offering belief in people and what they do, they deserve the encouragement, I guess we all do. Tomorrow I go dog sledding, it will feel good to follow.