A living journey

"Just maybe it is not so much
the finding as it is the searching."

Is life about the end result? or the journey? Which way do you see it?

Learning to find the balance between the two can often be difficult for all of us. This is a topic that was touched on a few days ago, and has caused me to take a step back and think about it, ponder it. For me, its not about the end result. The pleasure is the quest itself. And lately, I'm on a journey of self, and its great! I'm learning things, finding new things, that bring me pleasure. There's a certain release in knowing that I can do it, all on my own. Yes, there are drawbacks to not having a mate, significant other, someone to hold me in the night. But the tradeoff ... I can come and go as I please. I don't answer to anyone how I spend my money, or my time. I can eat, sleep, shower, or do chores when the mood strikes me.

A friend from out of state was here, and we did a few touristy thing together. I hadn't really thought about how accustomed I have become to living life my own way. But it was pointed out that when it comes to my photograpy, I tend to stop here or there, stoop, stretch, reach, or just plain wander off in search of that perfect shot, never saying anything to the person I'm with, I just do what I feel I need to do. In my defense, I kind of get in a 'zone' when it comes to taking pix and finding that perfect shot. Another side note: I prefer to be the driver! (hehehehe.... )

The bottom line seems to be making sure that you live each day in a way that gives you pleasure while you do what needs to be done. And don't take anything, or anyone, for granted!

HUGS to everyone!!