The beat goes on...

I have been in back Calgary for two weeks and I am settling back into the university life here. But at the same time it is an entirely new experience. Having officially become a doctoral student I have the sense that I have walked through a door into a whole new existence. It is impossible to not be aware of a feeling that I have completed an initiation of sorts into the Academy. And it is a feeling of coming home, of finding my place in this world.

Just as importantly I have started dating again. A few months ago I was still struggling with my previous relationship. Now I really have moved into a different place. I am not in a longterm or single relationship - yet. But the possibility is more real than it has been in some time.

What is most wonderful is being with my friend Margo. We share a connection that is rich and wonderful. We have one of those friendships that is special an unique - the kind people write books about or long for. I am blessed in that I have several friends like that but having Margo take me into her home and make me feel so welcome has made my return to Calgary possible. I am not sure I could have come back here without her kindness.

I cannot help but reflect that I had a similar experience with another dear friend Paul when I went to St. John's to do my Masters. As Joseph Campbell wrote, when you are doing what you are meant to do, when you are following your bliss things will fall into place.