Thank you Simon for your lovely response. What you write so eloquently about is perhaps ‘bone memory’, deep in the marrow, that connects with ancestors both known and unknown. Those that stand behind us. This certainly connects to landscape and beds is into a place. Bidlake certainty chose you and was waiting for you. What a wonder.
It’s funny I have thought of this a lot just lately. Sparked by a move to Bridport in Dorset. Most of my adult life I have been a rolling stone. Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire. I am totally able to fit in, as like you said of Bristol. You talk to people you are curious about where you are. However. I have never truly felt like I belong. Whereas where I am now I feel a great sense of home the hills looking like a freshly wafted duvet, the huge sky and endless horizon resonates with me deeply. I have no personal memory of this place. Why does it feel like home so much. I have since found out that I have ancestors that lived here back to the 1830s is this the memory that I have. Less the urban but is this why a lot of us crave open spaces and big skies as this is the memory of our ancestors going back thousands of years? I’m not sure but for me it’s time to let moss grow on this rolling stone for I have found home.
Thank you for this. I like the idea of getting out of our comfort zone as we wander around new places. I have recently tried to challenge myself in that way - venturing onto an industrial estate (past lots of no-entry signs!) and walking at night. I hope you are doing ok with your cancer treatment.
Thank you Simon for your lovely response. What you write so eloquently about is perhaps ‘bone memory’, deep in the marrow, that connects with ancestors both known and unknown. Those that stand behind us. This certainly connects to landscape and beds is into a place. Bidlake certainty chose you and was waiting for you. What a wonder.
It’s funny I have thought of this a lot just lately. Sparked by a move to Bridport in Dorset. Most of my adult life I have been a rolling stone. Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire. I am totally able to fit in, as like you said of Bristol. You talk to people you are curious about where you are. However. I have never truly felt like I belong. Whereas where I am now I feel a great sense of home the hills looking like a freshly wafted duvet, the huge sky and endless horizon resonates with me deeply. I have no personal memory of this place. Why does it feel like home so much. I have since found out that I have ancestors that lived here back to the 1830s is this the memory that I have. Less the urban but is this why a lot of us crave open spaces and big skies as this is the memory of our ancestors going back thousands of years? I’m not sure but for me it’s time to let moss grow on this rolling stone for I have found home.
A beautiful reflection!
Thank you for this. I like the idea of getting out of our comfort zone as we wander around new places. I have recently tried to challenge myself in that way - venturing onto an industrial estate (past lots of no-entry signs!) and walking at night. I hope you are doing ok with your cancer treatment.