“Some paths require solitude. That doesn’t mean you’re lost.”
Got up early. Stayed home and just worked on editing videos.
I realised that every one of them needed more attention — not just surface editing, but a deeper presence. I stayed with it. Tucked into the work. It’s slow, but it’s coming together.
The neighbour’s dog, though I’d said it was okay to let him out, chewed through my only two pairs of silk pyjama trousers. That kind of upset me. Things aren’t always easy to replace out here. And it’s not the first time — he’s already bitten me once (accidentally, as I was saving him from another dog – big lesson from that incident). He’s a friendly dog, just big and a bit chaotic.
Before getting lost in frustration, I reminded myself — I can order a new pair. And I did. That helped me move on.
The emblem design came back today, and it wasn’t right. It actually felt like it went backwards. So that’s back to the drawing board too.
Later I went to Galle to get food and supplies, then stopped at Animals café to do some more work.
I spoke with an old friend — she’s pregnant — and when I mentioned I was still in Sri Lanka, she asked, “When are you going to come to your senses?”
I didn’t react. I just asked, “What do you mean by that?”
I know it’s strange to be out here alone, but I’m not lost. I’m where I’m meant to be. I’m doing something most people don’t understand — and that’s okay.
My door’s always open. To family, to anyone. But it’s not always the same the other way around. I’m learning to live with that.
I listened to a podcast earlier — it talked about the Queen’s Chamber, ancient initiations, swimming with crocodiles, losing yourself in the process, crossing to the other side.
And here I am — literally surrounded by crocodiles, scorpions, snakes, dogs biting, strangers questioning. Yet still building the New Earth.
Later, I met up with friends who make instruments. We played music, had a good meal. We spoke about duality and how everyone has different perspectives. I shared that it’s not just about what you say — it’s how you live. That’s the difference.
We laughed a lot. I taught him English; so he then through in some words for me to learn in Farsi.As he was working towards putting sentences together, he wanted to share the load of the hard work.
At one point, I said a word in Farsi right in the middle of a sentence, which meant “Ok” and he started calling me “The Channel Man.”
It was a strange but good day.
On the way home, the bike ran out of fuel.
Now I’m waiting for a tuk-tuk and sharing this instead of breathing or meditating.
Feels different being out this late. But maybe this is just another way of moving.
Daily Witnessing
🛡️ Where did I hold my boundary?
When the dog tore through my trousers, I felt the frustration — but didn’t spiral. I shifted gears and ordered a new pair. I also held my ground in that conversation — asking what she meant rather than taking it personally.
🌱 What energy or intention did I move forward, no matter how small?
I stayed with the edits. I kept improving the videos. I moved the whole course closer to being ready. I engaged deeply with conversation, language, and laughter — staying present.
🌀 What didn’t need fixing?
The isolation. The strange energy. The interrupted flow. It didn’t need fixing. It just needed space.
✨ What surprised me today?
How much the Queen’s Chamber metaphor matched my own experience — the symbolism of it. And the way a casual hangout turned into learning Farsi, laughing, connecting.
🤲 What did I offer or receive in service today?
Shared energy. Conversation. Music. A reminder that even in faraway places, there’s rhythm and resonance. That companionship shows up in unexpected forms.
👁 What did I witness within myself or another today?
I saw grace. I saw my own ability to hold discomfort without collapse. I saw that I’m more anchored than I give myself credit for — even when others don’t understand what I’m building.
Over and out.
Bike’s still empty.
But I’m not.
— Arthur
Written 15th June 9pm ish by the side of the road.
🎧 The Queen’s Chamber reference was inspired by a transmission from the AETHER podcast on Spotify. It explores spiritual initiation through symbolic descent and surrender.
