Belief
We all have our dreams, big or small. When I was a little girl in my grandma's village, thinking of the great world beyond that I could only glimpse on our black and white TV; images of elephants and deserts, glaciers and colourful birds, peaceful islands and turquoise water made my dreams. Nothing fascinated me more than the site of the highest peak in the world, rising tall and peaceful, above a land of mystery and tradition. Travel and passports were beyond my reach, beyond everyone's reach, but there it was, my dream, of one day seeing the giant up close, meeting the people that rise up to the challenge of living in its proximity.
Three wonderful weeks have carried me around Tibet, dreaming with open eyes. The past eight days I've taken my own epic journey, with three wonderful people - Mads, Simon and Lisa - passing secluded villages, impressive monasteries, beautiful open fields. As our 4W broke down on the last night of the trip, I made a foul of myself singing out loud cheesy songs, amusing terribly our driver and two other Tibetans (who finally joined), being accompanied by highly talented Mads :o).
The sound of music faded away into the night as the car finally started working after 4 hours, and, closing my eyes, it kicked in. There I stood, in the sunrise, in the cold cold morning air, as close as one can get to it without being on a climbing expedition; there I stood watching the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen, watching the white giant, the Everest, seeing my dream come true.
LOL - cheesy me again :o). It's funny how life works. I've spent the past few months trying to deal with the past year, trying to understand. Little did I know - some things do happen for a reason. Without even realizing it, every struggle brought me closer to my dream, kicked me in the butt and projected me in this direction. It's surely not as impossible as it was many years ago, but it's as sweet as I could ever dream.
Why belief? Because most times that's all we need. Messner climbed the Everest without oxygen (!), Bannister broke the four minute mile - many followed both, none taught it possible before. The big and small things we think impossible - how much of it is only mental barriers? :o). Dear sewing circle, guess what? - I'm back and I believe !
With love, from Lhasa.
Three wonderful weeks have carried me around Tibet, dreaming with open eyes. The past eight days I've taken my own epic journey, with three wonderful people - Mads, Simon and Lisa - passing secluded villages, impressive monasteries, beautiful open fields. As our 4W broke down on the last night of the trip, I made a foul of myself singing out loud cheesy songs, amusing terribly our driver and two other Tibetans (who finally joined), being accompanied by highly talented Mads :o).
The sound of music faded away into the night as the car finally started working after 4 hours, and, closing my eyes, it kicked in. There I stood, in the sunrise, in the cold cold morning air, as close as one can get to it without being on a climbing expedition; there I stood watching the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen, watching the white giant, the Everest, seeing my dream come true.
LOL - cheesy me again :o). It's funny how life works. I've spent the past few months trying to deal with the past year, trying to understand. Little did I know - some things do happen for a reason. Without even realizing it, every struggle brought me closer to my dream, kicked me in the butt and projected me in this direction. It's surely not as impossible as it was many years ago, but it's as sweet as I could ever dream.
Why belief? Because most times that's all we need. Messner climbed the Everest without oxygen (!), Bannister broke the four minute mile - many followed both, none taught it possible before. The big and small things we think impossible - how much of it is only mental barriers? :o). Dear sewing circle, guess what? - I'm back and I believe !
With love, from Lhasa.
6 Comments:
Well its about time. Welcome Back ;)
- Vai
veronica...forever strong...forever an inspiration
luv ya loads
shez :)
Awww... missing you soo much. Please come back safe and sound from the mountains... LOL.
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Pierre, my friend,
Can't connect my camera to the compu, my pics are on DVD and computers here in dear Lhasa only have CD readers ... no pics for another week .. patience, patience.
:) Hugs.
Who needs pictures? Simply go there on your foot and see with your own eyes :).
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