On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again.
~Willie Nelson
This Knight and Willie would get along really well. They both know there are are plenty of adventures found in a life that is on the road all the time - new friends to meet and new places to explore. But what's the downside to this life of constant travel? Perhaps a lack of belonging; there is no piece of land where our roots can rest and no community to establish a deep connection with. There are few responsibilities and even fewer commitments (which sounds great but doesn't make a well-rounded, mature adult). Yet the Horses button ('freedom, nonconformity and spaciousness') is a reminder that there are plenty of pluses for those who travel too. It is easy to become entrenched in one's beliefs and opinions when tied to one place. But getting on the road allows us to see the challenges faced by others, the beauty of a variety of landscapes, and experience different cultures. Alternate viewpoints are easier to understand when we've stood in different places. So perhaps being on the road is a good thing, as long as we have a home base to which to return.
Many I think want to travel, quite a few more may just want to run away. Like trees though we root in, bending with the breezes but always in place.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think there is a big difference between traveling and running away!
DeleteOne of the best parts of travel is getting home again
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