“Freedom begins between the ears” Edward Abbey
Abe Lincoln wrote about how he survived all the noise that accompanies a person in his position. Even while giving speeches he maintained “his own mind.” With so much going on outside ourselves it can be hard to remember that there is by far more going on inside. Not that the universe revolves around our brain, but rather our understanding comes from our minds experience. And that experience is generally enhanced by movement. This movement actually begins while we are stationary physically, and in motion cerebrally. “Better to spend more time on the plan, and less time correcting it,” a father once suggested. It can be counter-intuitive to many to acknowledge that there is more value in the cognitive journey than in the doing in time and space. Perhaps one is dependent on the other? This does not consider the old person who cannot move far but has a fertile mind. For that individual, living vicariously through others will have to suffice. This gives credence to the limited years of vitality left in our bodies. At some point there is no excuse but to hit the road. But when is it time to start? When is it time to leave? After planning, mapping and researching there comes a moment where you cannot tie your bootlaces quick enough. The air indoors will not sustain you anymore. The right-angled walls have limited your vision from many winter months. Eyes need to see gods’ eyes. Go.
DJS
