Caught between

 

This morning I drove out to the lake again. I like to take a cup of coffee and a breakfast biscuit out there and eat by the water. 

The moment I got to the park, a coyote ran out in front of me and I realized the park was probably brimming with people for the holiday. I've never seen a coyote in this park before. 

The water was covered in dragonflies so there were virtually no other bugs around at all. It was so peaceful and nice until a family of five came tramping along the trail and suddenly I was caught in between them and two fishing boats of people trolling out on the lake. I graciously gave them my bench by the water and moved on to walk another trail. For a long weekend, there really weren't too many people out there after all, But it was supposed to be hotter than it is.

I always feel more centered when I can sit by the water and meditate.  A lake is not as mesmerizing as the ocean, but there is something about water that feels sacred, like it is directly connected to spirit.