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12 in other words june26 2012 Living on a Lake in the Country - Go to the Wilderness… and UnPlug By Gayle Rich-Boxman This place I call home, Fishhawk Lake has the kind of gift I want to present to everyone. It is a way of withdrawing into introspection that is so necessary for renewing the spirit. For having those “AHA” moments. It is solitude, plain and simple. In looking at some of the great role models in history, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, even Thoreau, they went off into the wilderness to discover their “beingness.” By being alone in the quiet, it gave them the solitary moments of introspection that are so very necessary for balance and for creativity. This is the very reason why I am so passionate about Fishhawk Lake. It gives all of us that chance to “unplug” from society, if we wish. To stop the madness. To LISTEN. To listen to birdcalls, to listen to your own quiet inner voice. To simplify and let go. Susan Cain, author of “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” puts it this way: “solitude is often the crucial ingredient to creativity.” By being solitary in a surrounding that embraces that, it gives you the chance to clear the fog and get back to who you really are. It can give you the chance to recapture that person who may have been lost in the crowd of open workspaces, or from all of the people who tug at you daily. This is why so many For those of you looking for that wilderness religions allow time for prayer, meditation. It brings each person the opportunity to come back to center getaway at Fishhawk Lake, you can reach Gayle Rich- when you are off-balance. It offers the chance to bring Boxman at (503)755-2905. Or e-mail me: richbox@ about great ideas, answers to problems or maybe gives centurytel.net you the chance to forgive yourself or reward yourself from recent turmoil. Finding your place of solitude on a lake can very well be the answer. It brings about epiphanies, revelations, can give you On a recent busi- the ultimate joy of being in a land of clear ness trip to the Ca- crisp morning air, glassy mirrored surfaces nadian East Coast, I that reflect the skies above or simply allow finished reading the you the chance for reflection by sitting by newspaper. the water. It reminds me of Once again, Thoreau: home wherever I I had three chairs in my house; one for go. solitude, two for friendship, three for I was going to take society. pictures at multiple Having a place tucked away in the places, but I got the wilderness, like Fishhawk Lake can be that paper wet. haven for the occasions where you allow yourself to get away, or it can be the slice Best Regards, of heaven you wake up to every morning for the rest of your life. For being solitary Henry Martinez or social, it can happen here. Bring one Vernonia, OR chair, two or even three.... it’s your choice. (when not traveling) Where Do You Read The Voice? Steve Calhoun Real Estate Broker Cell: (503) 706-2882 Email: stevecal2001@yahoo.com (503) 429-4300 Top 825 Bridge Street BUY WITH KNOWLEDGE 10% for 11 years SELL WITH CONFIDENCE FEATURED PROPERTY A recreational paradise! - 27.85 forested acres. A haven of peace and quite, with pristine beauty. Large spring fed pond, stocked with rainbow trout. 40x70 log pavilion. Weddings, club activities, private events, outdoor BBQs and more. Beaver Creek and linear trail through property. Horse stalls and corrals. Miles of scenic riding. 3 bd. 2 ba. Mfg home. 30x40 shop. Water rights. Potential conditional use for 15 campsites. A vacation wonderland. More pictures - go to: leesucatch.Com $399,000 Stop By on the 4th of July Outdoor Seating Happy Hour Enjoy the Parade, Concert and Fireworks THE BLACK BEAR & BEAR CR EEK PUB ! g? Interested inVendin 8-3705 ) 99 Contact Bill at (971 831 Bridge Street (503)429-0214 Local produce & products, Hand-crafted goods, & much more! am pm Next to Black Bear Cafe
