And so my journey begins..
As I was driving yesterday to Grafton, ND it amazes me how many people pass me or weave in and out of cars when I’m already going a few miles per hour over speed limit. Why do people speed? Is it because they are late or for the adrenaline rush? If you speed there is potential for a cop to pick you up and I personally do not like the thought of that as I don’t like wasting money. So why the rush? I grew up in house that was always early as if you are on time you are late so I never understood those that were always late? Is the lateness due to not planning a head of time, so if that is the case then why wouldn’t you try to change so that you were on time? By any means I am not perfect and have been late to events. I guess it may be the way we were brought up or a habit we can’t break?
The point I want to make is maybe we should take our time and slow down. I think when we rush we miss so many important moments that we should be capturing forever. I think our society has become more fast paced then ever and we are purposely making ourselves busier and putting our children in everything possible. Maybe when we rush we feel in control so that our lives don’t fall apart? Maybe we rush so that we don’t have to make the effort to be present which takes energy and intention? I have been trying to slow down and find my inner stillness so that I don’t miss what is right in front of me as it is one of my biggest struggles. I am the person that is always wanting to do more, be more and help everyone that I lose myself. All I know is it doesn’t happen over night! I once received a plaque from my dad in college when I was feeling down that said “Take One Day at a Time” which sits by my bed so it is the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see before bed and I still find this hard. I challenge you to slow down or take a road trip so you don’t miss those small moments as they pass you by.
Music is the way to my heart and soul and I listen to almost everything. I love concerts, dancing (even though I’m not good), and even the occasional Rock Band to get my music fix as it has been a part of my life since I was little. Music is one of my therapies and also brings me to places in my life which I will share with you along the way.
Of course you were all wondering what music I was listening to……
Bon Jovi: Bounce
2. Everyday- “Good bye to all my yesterday’s, Good Bye, so long, I’m on my way” – So much meaning!!
5. Misunderstood
10. You Had Me From Hello
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BMwcO6_hyA (On my all time favorite list)
Bon Jovi has a huge spot in my life and as I listen to them it brings me back to the beginning from my first crush to many other memorable places such as school dances, failures in life, and 2 amazing concerts to name a few. I always have mixed feelings when listening to them as I am sad to know some of those moments I won’t have back but happy to know that those amazing moments were apart of my life.
Until next time…….
Traveling With Jo 