Well, we knew there was no way that this week was going to be able to match the excitement of last week… Kind of sad that the highlight of this week ended up being my dental appointment.
Funny story about that though. I’ve been going to this dentist for some years now. And as we were chatting during this visit (is it really chatting when only one person is talking at the other person who has a mouth full of scrapers and sucking tubes?), she confides in me for the first time that she is not just a dentist, but also has psychic capabilities and can see people’s “aura”. Well, without me even having mentioned the sabbatical, she said she could see something very different about my aura this time around. It was brighter and more vibrant. Night and day from before. Like a different person. Now, I’m not sure that this is exactly the validation that I was seeking for this introspective “journey” that I’m on, but maybe it’s making a small difference after all…?
Ever since this revelation, I’ve been searching a little more actively for other signs of a physical or spiritual evolution. For example, at the manicurist today (yes, I did…) I asked her if my healthy cuticles and lack of hang nails may be a sign of lower stress and greater awareness of self. She said no, and implied that it was more likely from having lived a sheltered life with a general lack of manual labour.
Spent some time in Canmore this week. Absolutely beautiful views in the fall. Less beautiful was cleaning up the droppings of a pine martin (they’re like a mean mountain weasel – look them up) that had been living in the attic there over the summer.
Otherwise, it was an uneventful but enjoyable week. The sun is now setting on the golf season. Need to maybe get back to having a more goal-oriented mindset in order to drive results. For example, I think I’ll learn how to make sourdough bread next week (?).
Dang, you’ve got an amazing witt, Mr Sabbatical Dad!