I miss upstate New York. Before living in Israel in 2009, it was my home for four years. New Paltz, Rosendale, Accord, Woodstock (technically Lake Hill) I lived in all of them.As much as I developed some of my closest relationships whether it be through the Red Tent, Elat Chayyim , 60 Main , or our Lodge community my relationship primarily or rather was with the incredible land, -the resonating quartz filled ridge. I am in touch with my friends, my spirit family but it is not so easy to be nourished by that land from across the country.
My new place is different. To this point I have no connection with the land in Northern California. ( I am ashamed to say I haven't even had a chance to go explore the redwoods yet)
I made a conscious choice in moving to the bay. It was a choice to be close to my family, connect to a community of people with common values and mindset and to embrace the abundance of life with grace and ease.
I know all of these things and I feel good and empowered with the choice but sometimes I just got to say "I Love New York".
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