But one thing I've been thinking about these past few days is this - you know how people say, "Party's over, back to the real world," or, "Time to go back to reality"? Well, what if vacation time is reality? What if that day to day life is only an "image" of the realness of vacation? (Think Plato's Chairness here.) What if daily life is an image of reality, but only an image, and when we're on vacation, that's when reality/truth is apparent?
I mean, think about it - on vacations we get to be our best selves, do what we love, spend time with whom we love, eat, sleep, drink our loves. And we capture the images of this and bring it 'back' as a reminder of the 'real.'
I'm hanging on to that - my daily life is amazing - I do what I love, with those I love, on a daily basis, so coming back/to was not that hard. However - the memories I bring home of that perfection, will linger, and I will continue to search for more opportunities to have that real time, as often as I can.
Dedicated to niece Kelley Marsden, who lives this so very well -
Thank you! What I love the most about traveling is that I feel like I'm seeing the world with brand new eyes. Time slows down, and I can wonder at the smallest details because I'm paying attention. For me, the challenge to drink in everyday life with the same curiosity and passion takes more deliberate effort. I'm glad you had a beautiful time in Hawaii, and hope that this spring (spring!!!) in Utah is wonderful for you as well.
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