Common Ground

I walked among the 50,000 souls this past weekend at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine. The Soul Path Artist and I set up shop within the health and healing tent with free reflexology sessions on one side of us and the Cannabis Docs on the other. Several people misread the Cannabis Doc sign to read Cannabis Dogs, likely thinking; it’s about time! Further, on down the line, two ladies informed the public of burials without coffins — legal in the State of Maine — and next to them a midwifery group, so our side of the tent had life covered.

Make your Mark canvas close-up — Acrylic painting by the SoulPath Artist, Larissa Davis, © Larissa Davis 2018.

We were going to have a family camping/business weekend, but nature had other plans for Raven, who came down with a cold that morning. I know how this sounds; sure he did; however, he did look like shit, and his lymphatic system was working overtime. Although he didn’t need tending, his brother stepped up and offered to stay with him that gesture, although transparent was well-timed, so we granted our approval.

Larissa and I stayed with her mother, who graciously puts us up whenever we are in the area. It is a good thing we didn’t camp out; Friday night brought strong winds, and those in the tenting area were instructed to move to the center of a big field and sleep in their cars. The low on Saturday night was a chilly 33º, we were thankful the guys were at home.

The Fair runs primarily on volunteer support, and for that, the volunteer is fed and receives a T-shirt. Larissa got one of those coveted T-shirts, by giving a presentation about her approach to helping others discover their soul path through intentional art. We enjoyed the diversity of characters that visited our 8 x 8 corner of the world; there is a refreshing honesty shared when encountering a seeker of personal truth.

The Make Your Mark canvas sits patiently outside the health and healing tent inviting fair-goers to write down their desires, and intentions by inspiring thoughts of the community, positivity, and drawings. Larissa’s painting will cover these contributions, but the energy imbibed into the canvas will remain.

Common Ground attracts visitors who enjoy a mild carnival atmosphere. This vendor sold Moose turd everything, would you care for a poop-cicle.

Or, does a Poop-Kabab tantalize your palate.

I do not know who buys this shit, but there were earrings and necklaces and even a clock. Why didn’t the vendor set the time to eight turdy?

If you are inspired to join us next year, remember one thing, if you do not like the weather, wait five minutes.

The SoulPath Artist and I look forward to seeing you at the Common Ground Fair next year.

Jeff Bailey © 2018