East of Eden

A nice day yesterday. We rented a car, drove around, did chores, listened to music, had a good Thai meal, went to a backyard party. I was at peace, no "needing, wanting, grasping," just a gentle, quiet, optimism. We sat around tables surrounded by lush green, little birds fluttering about, young kids bouncing on a trampoline, sat back and listened to other people's plans, hopes, travels. There was no struggle, no strife, just a group of human beings all on different paths, coming together for a few hours exchanging smiles, laughter. Everyone seemingly happy to be alive. A late spring idyll.