Yesterday I began a new journey.
I literally drove all day, a round trip to Minneapolis to pick up a guest director at the airport and bring her back to the lot. That’s about 7 hours of driving. On the way up, I listened to past podcasts of Pop Culture Happy Hour as well as a little Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. You’ve got to love those NPR shows.
On one of the PCHH podcasts they discussed “road trip” movies and “quest” movies, trying to differentiate between them and clarify what makes a good movie. As I listened, I thought about my life as a road trip or my life as a quest. I have long been living the journey of my life, without having a clear destination. But, perhaps, my quest is an authentic life, and for me much of that authenticity comes from the journey.
That was stage one of this new journey.
Stage two came after I met the lovely person I went to pick up. Long car drives with strangers can be awkward, unless you find an instant connection, and I feel like we did. Terry lives the life I once dreamed of living, but I did not find myself jealous of that fact. Instead I found a woman full of wisdom, kindness and understanding.
She shared with me a story of a time when she kept seeing an image in her mind. That image guided her, with the help of someone else, to a deeper understanding and centering. Listening to her story made me resonate with the truth, the honesty, and a yearning inside myself to find and understand my own images.
I feel like I am taking a few steps on a new journey into my own inner truth. I only hope that I do not get lost along the way. Somehow, though, I feel like a wonderful journey has just begun.
Jul 18, 2012 @ 14:45:02
I love the picture at the bottom, Lisa. Where is it?
Jul 18, 2012 @ 16:15:55
It is in the botanical garden I always visit in Mass. But it is a lava rock fountain and when the sun is just right . . .
Jul 18, 2012 @ 17:20:01
I have every confidence you will find your way, Lisa! Blessings to you, my dear!
Hugs,
Kathy
Jul 28, 2012 @ 22:27:20
I loved this post. It’s such a simple and clear way of conveying what it can be like when you’re not sure where you’re headed and the impact that some moments and some people can have. At the risk of offending The Alchemist lovers everywhere, this is what a better version of that book would have boiled down to.
Jul 29, 2012 @ 09:15:12
Thank you so much for your kind words. Although I did like The Alchemist, I agree that sometimes complex emotions and ideas are better understood when things are clear and simple. I’m not sure I am ever really that clear and simple, but I am honored that you think so.
Welcome back!
Jul 30, 2012 @ 00:31:40
Sadly I may not quite be “back” for quite a while, but I am hoping to spend a little more time in blog world.
Jul 30, 2012 @ 10:11:36
Jul 30, 2012 @ 11:10:12
It is. I’m just articling to qualify as a lawyer so am pretty maxed out on computer time. I will be making an effort to peek in more often at least.
Jul 30, 2012 @ 15:17:02
I understand. Good luck!