Robert Young Pelton said, “The truly interesting and educational things on this planet happen in areas of high-intensity living.”
I have to live in that place…I have to live in the mess…I have to live where the action is. Mundane life is not for me. The ‘American Dream’ with the 2.5 kids and white picket fence and set career forever is not for me. That is way too easy…That is way too safe…That is way too boring.
But then what does that mean? Where do I go with that? What does life look like outside those safe walls? What cause do I fight for? What mess am I supposed to be involved in? Where do I place myself?
It’s weird – I feel that there are no answers to these questions yet. That the painter is still in the process of creating the full picture. And my role at this point is to prepare myself…mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically…in every way. Prepare myself to be in the midst of the action. Become resolute in what it is I want. Become secure in what cause I’m fighting for. Learn from those around me. Learn from the mistakes of others. Learn and listen and watch and see and know. Prepare. Get ready. Because soon enough the mess will arrive. Soon enough I’ll know what all the preparation was for. Soon enough I’ll get my answers.
O, this mind of mine is crazy and full and constantly going…
Let me rest in the now. Let the preparation be enough for now. Let this soul be full of peace in the everyday living. Peace little spirit, peace.
I thought the “American Dream” was to be able to choose which path you venture down? Anyway, if more people had your attitude the world would be much better. Remember, you maybe give someone, who has to stay home, flight by reflecting on your “high-intensity living”, which they themselves can not have.