I'm seeing my transition to Wendouree in Ballarat in the light of Derek Jarman's to Dungeness, less distinctive as the experience and outcome might be...
Unable now to afford anything liveable in Melbourne's inflated rental market -
unable, at 56, to find employment - as a bookseller, or as anything else; and with an effecting health condition:
I last year applied for Public Housing and was recently informed that I'd got it.
Where I am might seem to be neglected or down at heel but I don't feel threatened whatsoever. I'm not only happy: I feel blessed.
Whatever my past has been, this is an altogether new life I've been given, at a new site and with a new sense of what life is capable of being. I've begun humbly but safely, with considerable freedom and considerate neighbours...
...the world began after nothing, and then there was a spark.
Darling Faisal,
ReplyDeleteLife has really changed for you over the past year.
From our own experiences, we would say that it is when one reaches a very low point that one reflects on what has gone before and one reappraised what is and what is not absolutely important in life. When it comes down to it, there is very little that one actually needs and a safe, secure and nurturing environment is definitely one of those things. From what you write, it sounds as if that is what you now have and for that we are glad.
Freedom to write on the blank page of the day is a real luxury and, if you have achieved that, then that is a definite bonus. You see the possibilities in every moment so having the freedom to explore and determine your future is a wonderful thing and one which we are sure you will make the most of.
Whatever, we wish you every happiness in your new house.We look forward to seeing how you create your piece of paradise around you and how you make your house a home. Love Art, love life..........
My very dear to me Jane and Lance,
Deleteyou've been able to put into words what I'm still reeling at. Life has been tough, but it's now become somewhat easy. I am a template. I don't have a clue yet how the garden, let alone I, will go. But I know it will all go well. Your support is something I regard as foundation...
What an elegant wheelbarrow! All the very best, sounds like a marvellous change.
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely Jane. I love my wheelbarrow hugely. There was no way it was not gong to fit into the removal van! I'm ready for change now.
DeleteCongratulations on your new home!
ReplyDeleteTa, Matty. It really is important to me, to be here, now. I've alot of life to live.
DeleteWe are poised at a similar point. New home, new garden, new neighbours.
ReplyDeleteZara looks as blissed out as our Chocolat.
May we be as happy in our new homes as our little people show us.
Your new home looks delightful, looking forward to more posts from you!
Even though it seems gut-wrenching when it happens, change is what we yearn for, or what I was yearning for. I admit I was feeling overwhelmed, as ready for it all as I thought I was. Thank you, Diana. Good luck to you too, my friend.
DeleteYou've found it ! Does not look at all down at heel - you take your light wherever you go. Blessings to you Faisal.
ReplyDeleteI reckon it found me, Paul! It's going to be home for a long time. Thank you. We have light always. Always we have light.
ReplyDeleteI love your attitude, Faisal! You're positive and I truly believe that positivity is self fulfilling. You have a new home to make your own, and joy of joys, a new garden to make your magic in. All the best to you and Zara, much happiness and contentment to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol, so much. Whatever happiness I know or might yet know, I wish it upon all others, as to you.
Deletedear, dear Faisal, I wish you all the very best in this new chapter.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue for your encouragement. A big step it is, or a new chapter entirely. It all seems to be going well so far, nothing to fear...
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