Go Confidently

I feel paralyzed, sometimes, by the uncertainty of making choices.  With no one to narrow my focus but myself, it's terrifying to even decide the simplest of things.  What if I'm wrong?  And who is to say that I am?  How do I define this in my own life?  

There will always be people giving you advice or trying to tell you what to do.  Ultimately, though, once your of age to pick and choose your own destiny, you are solely to blame for the outcomes.  It's daunting.  

I read an anonymous quote recently that said, "Don't grow up.  It's a trap."   

It is.  

So, I've decided to do just that.  Never grow up; to never surrender my childish spirit.  To dream wildly.  To live happily.  

Photo credit: Pink Hedgehog Photo

One of my favorite men from history said it best.  If you can heed this advice, I mean truly live by it, your decision making can only point you in the right direction.  

Down to Earth

I recently discovered Long Way Round, a documentary series that follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman on a 20,000 mile motorbike trip around the world.  Watching the adventurers cruise has been delightful.  I was already a fan of Mr. McGregor, but I had no idea how much I would like him as a person.

The two companions couldn't be more entertaining.  Despite numerous mechanical problems along the way, intimidating border guards and being literally stuck in the mud over and over, the pair rarely stops joking around.  Listening to the lessons and realities they begin to understand as faces and landscapes change has me yearning for my own big adventure.  (The whole first episode summarizes the four months they spent planning for this incredible journey and I'm giddy to make my own headquarters for travel soon!)

I am halfway through the series, but I had to share this as soon as I heard it.  So, here's some interesting thoughts from a man on the road: