“I’d like to repeat the advice I gave you before, in that I think you really should make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. If you want to get more out of life, Ron, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty.”
Chris McCandless- Into the Wild
Now that is something to think about. This describes the very feelings that have been inside of me for many years. I have fought it and beat it down, but to this day it will not go away.
By the way, I would recommend the book, it’s a good read.
January 11th, 2008 at 4:03 am
I hope that you find what it is that you are searching for. It seems that different aspects of our lives can be seen as circles. You begin and it grows with each step. Its up to you to complete it. Enjoy your journey, wherever it may lead, and learn all you can along the way. When you’re done and you’ve found the closure/meaning/reason- come find me and let’s talk about it over a beer
You’re forever in my heart.