Impulse: A notion only few put into action. To act on a whim without thought or care of what consequences ones actions may or may not have.
A month ago, on a whim I booked a trip to Mexico, and 4 days ago I found myself on board a Boeing 777 crossing the Atlantic. With hours to kill, I finally took the time to think about what I was actually doing.
I'm leaving my loved ones for a once in a lifetime trip. I am embarking on a journey of self discovery, leaving my comfort zone and going to volunteer at an "orphanage" and care for children with less than myself.
I should have been desperately excited on my flight, but I was nervous and desperately sad at the thought of not being able to spend Christmas with my family and loved ones. However I embraced my sadness and realised I was blessed to have a family that I care so much about, and I would be very much needed where I was going. I found solace in the thought that I could offer care and love to Children who don't receive the attention they deserve.
I am aware of all I have, and I am aware that I take things for granted. I knew now that this trip would be a great way to open my eyes to the things that truly matter, to appreciate more my family and live with less cares about superficial possessions.
This is my Mexico journey. Enjoy.....
We can always beat ourselves up with grand realisations can't we? And then fall back right in the same routine.
ReplyDeleteI think what can be seen as "superficial" in one space can so easily be important in another. As long as we use what we may or may not have around us to the benefit of those we love, then surely we must be doing something right. As long as you know what you're fundamentally driven by then you won't be distracted by the illusion of small victories or losses than don't really matter in the long term.
I was out with Terence this weekend when he told me about your decision to up and leave! Maybe it takes a flight out to Mexico to re-focus. Much respect for taking the initiative and best of luck.
And I finally learnt how to do trackbacks on the website to we can link with each other's blog. Check out mine, it has come along bit by bit.
Sean.