Another Gate Revealed

Thresholds. Gates. Worlds revealed. “Step through”, she said.

A friend sent me an image of a gorgeous Santa Fe gate for my birthday this Spring. Being an Equinox baby, it has been working on me; Winter to Spring, Pisces to Aries.

Admittedly, my pride and forthright nature got the better of me for a bit. I’m always stepping through some new gate, boldly plowing some new field. In fact, I’m the one creating a door where there wasn’t one! But I had to agree that maybe she was right. This gate began beckoning me. Winter’s snow thawing, everything waiting to be discovered. I had to ask myself, what gate was I not going through? What was I holding back? What was I waiting for? What would this next year hold?

Transitions challenge me, like most folks. Leaving the comfort of my cozy internal nest of Winter to come out and play, takes some doing. An Equinox woman, I am also right on the cusp of introvert/extrovert. I need both solitude and engagement. When Winter has a hold of me, and I am fully immersed in my inner chamber, solitary self, it takes some coaxing to shed my winter coat, literally and figuratively, for Summer’s skin to reveal.

For those who only know my performing self, this may seem surprising. For those who only know my teaching self, this may equally seem surprising. For those who know me intimately, they watch and know these facets all too well. That’s the sign of a good friend.

Truly, I thrive on novelty and new doors. They stare me in the face, like “Dare you”. But you do have to know the right ones to choose. Not all doors are meant for you. Listen, they’ll call you. In fact, they won’t let you loose. They sing like a siren until you succumb to the urge. But you’re older and wiser now. You can tame the wild beast and boldly walk through with so much to discover and offer of yourself.

Spring Equinox behind us. Come on Summer Solstice!