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| Morning Stroll |
I was on a morning stroll with my son when I
was suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude for having been blessed with the
opportunity to have traveled as much as I have. I have been noticing this for years, but wanted to take the
time to write about it briefly here today.
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| London |
As we walk, there are certain areas within my
city that take me back to places I have been throughout my life. As most of you have noticed, I am certainly a nostalgic
creature at heart. I love
recalling memories that I have made.
I’d
like to think that it keeps my mind in peak physical shape. Let me explain.
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| Sierra Nevada Mountains - California |
I might be walking through an area of Denver
and will see certain things that take me right back to Athens, GA. On my stroll this morning, I was
reminded of a brief walk I took through Lexington, KY. We’ve
had some lightning storms through the last couple weeks that reminded me of
being cooped up in a hotel in Glasgow (Scotland).
And a few colder days with snow that reminded me of being bundled up in
Saskatchewan (Canada).
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| Philly |
Warmer days in the city remind me of Adelaide (Australia),
and if I drive toward the Rockies, it feels as though I am driving toward the
Pacific.
I just wanted to encourage everyone to travel
if you have the ability to do so.
Even if you just jump in your car for a road trip to your neighbor
state. Do it sporadically. Throw some great CDs in the car,
budget out some money for local food, and take some pictures at the known
landmarks.
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| Middle of Nowhere - Australia |
Finally, encourage your children to
travel! Get them out of the
state. Encourage them to go on
long distance trips. There is so
much more to this world then the neighborhood and city where you live. So much more to see than what we are
accustomed to in our own little personalized bubble. And far more rewarding experiences to live out in person
rather than reading about it on Facebook or in a silly blog.
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| Dover Peaks |
You’ll
never regret the times you left it all behind for a quick affair with the open
road.
Steven
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