In contrast to Saturday's high energy, Sunday was all about slow, relaxing indulgence. We lunched at a lovely restaurant on the edge of the ocean which just happens to be located "around the corner" (that's a country corner!) from where our new home will be located.
our table and the ocean beyond
The food was delicious, the company wonderful, the weather warm, and we were enjoying the good life. "Does it get any better than this, I asked?" (I ask myself that a lot!)
...and then...we looked up as a helicopter came swooping in over the water and landed on the lawn in front of us. As if by magic two waiters appeared, carrying trays of champagne to greet the party that appeared There were six early "thirtysomethings" who had come from the mainland for lunch and I got the feeling that this wasn't an unusual experience for them.
helicopter landing on the restaurant's lawn
Even with the economic downturn, there are still many people living financially secure and privileged lives. We don't hear a lot about that in the media. It also reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend recently about our beliefs around prosperity. I was brought up with depression era parents whose philosophy was that there's never enough and you never know when you might lose it all, so save, save, save and pinch every penny twice and then turn it over and pinch it again.
I can't tell you how many times I've heard this and still hear it internally in my own mind. I looked at the helicopter and immediately thought "the money it cost could have helped so many people" and that's true, but I've come to realize that I have an "either/or" mentality about it rather than a "I could help people out and still indulge myself" belief. Even the word indulge has self centered connotations. My beliefs...what I believe is possible...has put limits on what is possible. I, like many people, think "pinched" when it comes to money, rather than "expanded".
Our new home is located in the cove in the middle of the photograph.
Is that a realistic belief? I didn't think so for many years. But recently I've changed my beliefs about so many things and have found that along with a change in beliefs has come a resulting (positive) change in circumstances. Maybe it's time for new ways of looking at the world...new paradigms.
It was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon...relaxing by the ocean, reflecting on new ideas, good conversation and yes, indulging...in a light fluffy lemon souffle with creme anglais!
