In
the last few years I’ve have countless folks say to me
“it's just too hard”, referring
to a drastic lifestyle change and most times
I will wholeheartedly agree for indeed
it is.
What
I usually don’t say because I know they are consumed by the
overwhelming task
of re-arranging their lives is
“but it’s so, so, so worth it”!
If
you’re not really happy where you’re at, but can’t muck up
the courage to change it, my wishes for strength and happiness
where ever you choose to be are
with you but
without meaning to be harsh, not my sympathies.
Even
though I’ve become a master of lifestyle change,
it never gets easier. In fact, as age advances energy
and stamina
retreats and each time I jump off
the cliff of major change the possibility of
crashing and burning
becomes more visible. But I’d rather crash and burn
jumping into my dreams than waste away in
a rocking chair
drooling down a plastic bib.
With
all that said, tomorrow the wheels of change
will once again propel me into yet
another lifestyle modification,
literally…..45 feet of diesel pusher.
Wanderlust
has been my beast of burden in a conventional
world that endorses “staying put”. Every time I straddle my
Harley I’m reminded that
freedom is much more than breaking away
once a year for a 2 week vacation. It’s a state of mind that should
never be
ignored nor extinguished. It’s the
driving force that
makes life worth the effort of getting out of bed in the morning
and the inspiration for rising above “it’s just too hard” and taking
an
unprecedented leap of faith.
As
the calm peaceful world of Crown King, Arizona fades away
in my life’s rear view mirror a new landscape is looming on
the endless horizon and “there’s no place like home” takes on
a whole new perspective!
Will
it be easy? Hell no! Let me say that again… HELL NO!
But
one thing I know for certain, it WILL be worth it!
The wheels turning lifestyle is definitely a blood thing.. once its in its hard to get out. Thats is what pulled me... and keeps me here. And even though i'm no longer doing it with my ex significant other.. i'm still doing it and living my dream... while making money and LOVING it.
ReplyDeleteIts not as easy to sightsee while doing it professionally, but I get my share in. But once retirement hits I have full expectation that I still won't be able to sit still and will most likely RV it as well. I've already got plans to start saving once I hit 40! LOL.
Enjoy it for all it's worth.. and if you carry latitude on your phone feel free to add me as a friend and, if we ever cross paths, we can meet up!
Ah yes Daryl, may the force of staying mobile be with us! Sure hope to see you again someday!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a nice treat. As long as your posting where your at on facebook I'm sure i'll be able to give you a heads up if i'm headed that way. Otherwise, google latitude is the best way to see where i'm at... my lady friend and mom are the only 2 that track me daily on there.
ReplyDeleteWill do Daryl!
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