Back to school

I am back to school on Tuesday and heading full swing into my internship. I started doing therapy with adults this summer and the learning curve has been steep. The whole affair of therapy is fascinating to me and I haven't quite figured out how I fit into it or what it really is! Having thought a lot about it, I realize that throughout history people have gone to someone in their community for support that they cannot get from their family or friends. I think most of the time I'm surprised that I am becoming that person and may be that person for many people. Holy shit! I sit across from people who have experienced so much suffering in their life - and I'm supposed to be helpful to them?? They know more than I do! I suppose that's part of the 'trick'- help your client realize that they have all the answers. Sit and listen to them and reflect back their wisdom enough until they see it.

Nine more months of this program and I will be done. Graduating on my birthday. I was speaking with my friend, Keil, yesterday on my front porch. He was talking about a period of everyone's life that in astrological terms is called the 'Saturn return.' From a website I found: Astrologers call the period between ages twenty-eight and thirty "Saturn Return." That's because it's the first time the planet Saturn completes its cycle through your birth chart and returns to the spot it occupied when you were born. Internationally respected astrologer Rob Hand calls Saturn Return "one of the most important times in your life. . . a time of endings and new beginnings." http://newage-directory.com/saturn.html

The website says a lot more about what it is - but I definitely feel on the edge of being born out into the world after I graduate. I suppose my internship is the first little 'push' out there. Once I graduate, Toby and I are moving to New Zealand for a year and I see that as a really important time for both of us. Toby is in his Saturn return right now. At this very moment he is writing cover letters in order to find a new job. He's found a solid direction he wants to head in - working to help businesses become more sustainable. It's a big fat deal to him to be transitioning into doing what his heart is calling him to do.

Exciting times with the Russell's here with all this change and transition happening! I leave you with a few pictures from recent times...

Our first zucchini of the year...



A recent trip with our amazing friends Maggie and Brad up to the Indian Peaks Wilderness in the Rocky Mountains





The incredibly cute and sexy kitty we call Bake (that's pronounced bah-kay)



Love to everyone!!