Half-way Through Chapter Eight Already

 

You know summer is officially coming to an end when the CNE is open here in Toronto, Ontario!!! The CNE has been a staple event and place in Toronto for decades, and it is open for only two weeks of the year... the last two weeks of summer vacation for the school kids. 

You wanna know something wild??? I grew up in Toronto, and I have never been there. Maybe, I was just a weird person, but I never found the appeal of going to such a busy place with crowds of people, the noise, the smell and the lights would drive me insane. I am NOT a people person!!! 

To make it even more weird... I loved going to Canada's Wonderland and held a season's pass to that place for years on end. I think because it was a much bigger space, and even though it was crowded, you still had placed to escape from the hoards of people.... unfortunately, you're still stuck with the smells and noise though.

This summer has brought something I never expected to see again. I know I get chaos in my life, on the regular (and I can usually "roll" with it); but this year, I haven't had to roll with it alone... not that I had to before. This year solidified things in a way no one could misconstrued ever again. 

A love that was unspoken was no longer silent. 

Friendships became what they were meant to be, with the universe revealing it was time.

Healing, loyalty, honour, trust and respect was reaffirmed in ways, only those involved would understand.

Peace was found in some of the most trying times; by the smallest gestures.

After all that, all I can really add is this... It has been a long hard road; but I would not change a single thing if it would mean that the outcome would be altered even in the slightest of ways. This may be shocking to hear it coming from me; but I am actually looking towards the future; and come what may... you cannot break the unbreakable.

I hope you all find the beauty in every day. I hope you find peace in all that you do. Be blessed everyone and stay safe.

~ Phoenix