From the Bottom of the Bucket

Coming Home

“Hey it's good to be back home again….  ” – John Denver

My wife and I just returned from a trip out west to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.  It has been over three years since we felt comfortable enough with our health issues to undertake such an adventure but it was worth the wait.

It always amazes me how getting out in nature puts your life in perspective.  Among the wolves and bison, each trying to survive by avoiding starvation and exposure, your place in the universe seems as small as it really is.  When you see things like the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone river, which has existed  for millions of years, you realize that the political, financial and emotional problems that occupy most of your Energy, really don't amount to much I the BIG picture of things .

 

After touring the park for six days, we proceeded to the Grand Tetons and saw mountains that eclipse mankind's existence on earth.  A reminder that we live a short time on this vast planet and we are tasked with making a contribution during that time.

 



 

The spectacular vistas and teaming wildlife all served to remind us of our place in the complicated weave of life and to "calm down" about the issues we face.

After a week and a half of travel, it was comforting to arrive back at our home. Most of us have outfitted our homes to meet our needs and wants and as  such, they are an extension of our personalities. While travel allows us to experience new perspectives, it also allows us to affirm the choices we have made concerning your daily surroundings.  Each choice we make adds up to what your version of "home" is.   This is also true of our daily routines.  Perhaps  this is the ultimate benefit of travel, to allow us to recognize the choices we have made concerning our daily lives and place them in proper perspective.

 

Until next month, I wish you fulfillment.

Bob