I sit in Katie's apartment contemplating life and the next step within this blog. I have thoughts and writings and words swirling through my head, but not the voice necessary to put them to paper. Within the week I will begin turning my 35 drafts into posts, and do hope that most will keep you entertained.
I thank you all for the following, as well as the patience.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
A short synopsis
And yes, I note the redundancy of that title ... =-)
I have neglected to post anything in quite some time due to numerous factors, the most prevalent of which surrounds a desire to see and experience rather than rehash.
I left you all in Gallup, NM, with a Navajo population taking its anger out on a naive white kid whose middle class upbringing has molded a mind not closed, but not fully open.
Since then I have traveled extensively - though, sadly, nowhere near as far as planned as a broken auto has been the bane of my trip and the focus of far too much of my energy. The Atlantic Ocean was to be my turning point North, but fate (or just poor mechanics) have changed that to the Mississippi.
Though disappointing, this setback has not detracted from the journey as I have still visited, and hopefully reconnected with, good friends along the way, traveled with a great companion whose ability to withstand in close proximity all that is Andrew provides me hope, and have asked for and experienced challenges previously unknown - though, I wasn't aware that this request was to be taken so literally (or so extensively).
So far this trip has taught me a great many things about myself, the most important of which is the recognition that growth in self-awareness is a perpetual journey.
This growth has illuminated numerous flaws and strengths, the easiest of which to identify has been my extreme lack of patience - a character trait obviously more prevalent in myself than I realized - as all of your postings and recommendations to "just sit" have shown me.
I have found myself constantly on the move, always "go, go, go" instead of slowing to enjoy not only the ride, but also the view. I thank you all for that awareness, as it has helped me to slow down and has forced me to apply the brakes to not only my body, but my mind as well.
There are, of course, repercussions to newfound awarenesses, in this case they are manifest in the form of about 25 drafts sitting in my folder - daily notes and reflections on the journey that has been thus far.
I do forsee a schedule ahead that is lighter on travel and heavier on wireless availability, but will not commit to anything. As they say, patience is a virtue...
I have neglected to post anything in quite some time due to numerous factors, the most prevalent of which surrounds a desire to see and experience rather than rehash.
I left you all in Gallup, NM, with a Navajo population taking its anger out on a naive white kid whose middle class upbringing has molded a mind not closed, but not fully open.
Since then I have traveled extensively - though, sadly, nowhere near as far as planned as a broken auto has been the bane of my trip and the focus of far too much of my energy. The Atlantic Ocean was to be my turning point North, but fate (or just poor mechanics) have changed that to the Mississippi.
Though disappointing, this setback has not detracted from the journey as I have still visited, and hopefully reconnected with, good friends along the way, traveled with a great companion whose ability to withstand in close proximity all that is Andrew provides me hope, and have asked for and experienced challenges previously unknown - though, I wasn't aware that this request was to be taken so literally (or so extensively).
So far this trip has taught me a great many things about myself, the most important of which is the recognition that growth in self-awareness is a perpetual journey.
This growth has illuminated numerous flaws and strengths, the easiest of which to identify has been my extreme lack of patience - a character trait obviously more prevalent in myself than I realized - as all of your postings and recommendations to "just sit" have shown me.
I have found myself constantly on the move, always "go, go, go" instead of slowing to enjoy not only the ride, but also the view. I thank you all for that awareness, as it has helped me to slow down and has forced me to apply the brakes to not only my body, but my mind as well.
There are, of course, repercussions to newfound awarenesses, in this case they are manifest in the form of about 25 drafts sitting in my folder - daily notes and reflections on the journey that has been thus far.
I do forsee a schedule ahead that is lighter on travel and heavier on wireless availability, but will not commit to anything. As they say, patience is a virtue...
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