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To say the last few days - actually the last few weeks - have been stressful is an understatement.
All that being said, it could be worse. I am on the road. I am safe. I love and am loved.
I drove today from Boston to central Pennsylvania. I have about 1000 miles to go. This gives me time to process some of my feelings of grief and exhaustion and anxiety about what will happen once I arrive.
There is something to be said for slower journeys. Once upon a time that meant by foot or horse or wagon; now driving is the slow way. As I watch the landscape change from the urban east coast to snow covered farms with encroaching developments, as I see the color of the sky change from ocean grey to mountain blue, as I prepare for the road ahead, I have time to watch my personal landscape change.
I don't know what my new internal map will look like. I know only that I will never know if I don't explore, if I don't take to the road and allow for the possibility of new places, new vistas, new selves.
Tomorrow is another long drive day, 500 miles or more. The ribbon of the road will carry me on and help me explore my new geography of self. I'll let you know who I find.
(c)2013 Laura S. Packer
On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again...says Willie. Your life is in fast forward adventure these days, Laura. It will slow down and speed up over and over again. Your thoughts from the road dip deep into the well of who you are. Keep dipping. I love reading them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tony. And your ongoing support helps me endlessly.
DeleteAs I'm sure you're aware, we're right there in the car with you. Hope you don't mind the choice of radio station, or the effect that last taco stand is having on the air quality in here...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bruce. I'm glad to know you're there.
DeleteOddly enough, my passenger sensor keeps going off, with no one there.
Those long drives are the best medicine for sorting out conflicting emotions. Drive safe, and look forward to your new adventures. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Thank you, Linda. The drive really does help...
DeleteThink on this, Laura. You truly have followers! We're following you to the midwest, wishing you well, waiting on your stories, hoping you obey speed limits and rest when tired. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't say much about speed limits. But I am resting when tired and glad to know you're with me.
DeleteThanks for taking us along Laura
ReplyDeleteIt helps knowing you have good company on your journey and that you are not alone :)