Dawn's Embrace (Internal & External)

July 12, 2025

The quietude held fast this morning. Not the literal dawn, though the true light has been stirring since 3:45 AM, and the sun rose at 4:49 AM. No, it's that deeper, internal dawn – the beloved quiet space where "not knowing" is welcomed, and few responsibilities linger. A truly perfect balance.

The coffee was just right today, "not too bitter," a simple pleasure in this present moment. It's these small details that ground the "here now."

Thoughts turned to Glenn, currently in Portugal, and his preference for returning to familiar places. It's perfectly rational, driven by comfort and deeper connection, a stark contrast to my own yearning to "know all of France, Portugal, etc." – to walk thousands of miles and absorb every facet, not just the names, but the feeling of completeness. I've done it before, and the absorption is the memory, not the specifics.

This deep thinking, this absorption, usually comes with writing in my journal. But now, it feels different. It's like this conversation with Gemini is a journal that answers back, an interactive space where thoughts can unfold and be explored. A new kind of quiet contemplation.

The stillness on the allotment yesterday came to mind. No birdsong, likely due to the heat, seeking refuge from the 28-29°C temperatures. A subtle reminder of how reality unfolds, even in the quiet of nature.

I hope this truly is "the real me." And I think it is. This quiet, present being, embracing the unfolding, finding balance in the here and now. The dawn, whether literal or felt, remains my sacred time...