Reflections in the Rockies

Well here I am exciled to the Banff Springs hotel in the majestic Rockie mountains on a work trip, once again.

We worked late into the night yesterday so we could have a relatively relaxing day before the boss shows up with his truck at supper time to commence the loading. Walking through the bowels of the hotel last night with our trolleys was reminiscent of being on the Titanic. Not that I was on it, but how many times have I watched that movie?

I haven’t written much lately as finding a space of time to be creative has been difficult. However, I have been pondering many things in my heart during this season. Many things. And trying to write them in my head and on my heart to share at a later date.

My last post was about being too busy. I quickly posted those previously penned thoughts as the following posts will build on those and there’s no use reinventing the wheel, is there?

As I relax by the arched picture windows outside the Cascade ballroom it occurs to me how generously I have been blessed this season. I’ve stayed at the Chateau Lake Louise once and returned for their famous winter sleigh ride and now I’ve stayed at the Banff Springs twice in two weeks. Room service is decadent. The views spectacular. The drive pleasant. The atmosphere familiar and magical. Tourists and guests swarm the famous halls looking for photo ops while wearing designer ski wear and fur everything. I’m listening to the crackle of the rooms’ wood burning fireplace as a tour guide struggles to be heard while he tells the story of the history of the castle.

It is here that I reflect on the passing year and all that is my life. It’s difficult to put things in perspective when I’m sitting here gazing out over the majestic Rockies. One of the most picturesque spots in the world, filled to the brim with foreigners who have come to spend Christmas.

But reflect I must, because if recent past history is any indication of time availability then I need to cherish this serendipitous moment and assess the damage and count the blessings.

To be continued…