the pursuit of Happiness (Merry Christmas)

On my way to Victoria tomorrow, then back here for a Tofino Christmas! Pretty happy about it. Pretty happy about living here..
Pretty happy about life. Pretty happy.

My brother's name is Arthur. We share a destiny in some way. I always wondered as a kid if I was Merlin. Not sure if I'm wise or powerful. But I was a very somber serious kid in many ways. Merlin aged backwards. That's one way we're alike. As I go on I seem to get simpler and take more joy out of life.

I love living here!
This is the most beautiful place I've ever been, and my spiritual home. I click with the people here. And the land. And the Sea.

Nothing is guaranteed in life, but for now I am grateful for the glories I have.

I remember hearing on cbc radio years ago - I was driving south down Hollis St, almost at the end of it, in my 1997 four door toyota tercel (I still love you), and someone quoted Carl Jung as having said, "happiness does not make people happy, meaning makes people happy."
Clearly - I've never forgotten it.

I saw it again this evening
black sail on a pale yellow sky
and just as before in a moment
it was gone where the gray gulls fly

Happiness is elusive. As meaning. What has meaning for us today may not tomorrow. And what we seek for tomorrow as our source of meaning - may not have it when we get there.

So I'm thrice blessed. I guess I could say again at this juncture- I write this blog for a reason. My life is not always easy. But it's good.

"One with your solar and lunar positions can achieve happiness by channeling your diverse interests and enthusiasm into service for others."


That's a quote from my "free-online-astrological-profile." Clearly (or not) I post it because I think it describes me. But I know not everyone will find meaning the same way I do. And that lots will. I wear a cape (see my 1st entry - http://errandknight.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-blog-my-chosen-lifestyle.html) so it's easier for others to too. I know lots already do, better than I ever will.

This is my backyard:

My cup overfloweth...

This place is so rich with meaning, and I am here for love. Am I still a traveller, why do I have what started as a travel blog? Yes, and - because we are all travellers, from our cages to our destinies, from birth till death. I have friends and a lovely person coming out to visit me. I won't have to count my blessings this year - they will count me.

Peace on Earth.

Goodwill to All.