May 31, 2019-
I was mildly upbraided for my summer plans, with the person exhorting me to consider “sacrifice”, for the sake of those who might need me to be here. Sacrifice does mean giving up something, for a larger good. So, let me look at that.
I live in one of the most desirable communities I’ve ever known. It would, actually, be the easiest thing in the world, to stay here through the summer, and be at the beck and call of a relative handful of people. Summers in Prescott are laid back. I could walk down to Courthouse Square or over to one of the colleges that are within walking distance. I could hang out at Ms. Natural’s or The Raven Cafe, in the morning hours, then get together with friends in the evening, for regular spiritual study or other elevated conversations.
I live, however, for the wider world-as well as for my Home Base. My journeys are NOT “taking a break from routine”, as was suggested. Perhaps the person making that statement sees self, and some others up here, as feeling trapped- perhaps. In truth, none of us here are trapped, in the literal sense. I use time that is not devoted to work, to connect with other friends and family- not to hang out in luxury accommodations or visit theme parks.
There have been several years in my life, when the wider world had to wait, precisely because responsibilities did occupy my life, 24/7. Such circumstances could find me again. In any of these cases, it is a labour of love. I do not view time spent here as a sacrifice, in any way, shape or form. Nor do I view time spent on the road as an extravagance.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
It astounds me how much people think they have a right to influence your decisions.
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So many have authoritative personalities. I wonder, as to whether they will ever know peace!
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I never viewed my time in the army as a sacrifice. I got money, food and shelter. I was ritually sacrificed. Good luck to you! Remember to really check into people, not just listen to your desire to be good. You have a life to live. You should enjoy it. Superman couldn’t even save the world.
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So true, on all counts.
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The importance of a wide network should never be diminished. We are a global community and as such are connected by the internet but face to face interaction is priceless! Hope that you can ignore the naysayers. And again we have a spot for you should you wander this way!
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The naysayers, in the end, have no bearing on what I do or where I go.
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I have this decision to make fairly often. Stay or go? Last year I stayed. This year I’ll go.
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I do quite a bit of both. Hope your time on the road is safe and happy.
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So far so good. Safe travels to you as well.
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Thanks, JR. Hope to see you in the Knoxville area, around the end of June, if you’re there.
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I’ll be closer to Nashville then.
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I will be close to Nashville, on the way to Crossville.
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I’ll keep you updated on my travels. It’s never set. It’s a timely, wimey, wiggly, wobbly sort of thing.
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Safe travels, throughout.
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You too
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From June 25 through July 9 I’ll be in Hartselle AL.
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I will see about passing that way. I want to visit with Christy, as well.
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On the July 10 I’m moving closer to Nashville. I just haven’t got it nailed down yet.
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