Talking about all the logistics and sights and altitude is great and all but it's not really the whole picture. I wanted to take an itinerary break today to give this some more thought so forgive me if I ramble a bit as this post gets a bit more personal.
There's something about all this that I really can't put my finger on. Sure, there's the physical and mental challenges...training...packing...but that all just feels like checking boxes.
People keep saying what a "life changing experience" this is - and I've said it and felt it myself but haven't been able to articulate why. I took some time the last couple days as I am really feeling the emotion and enormity of the trip sneaking up on me. I've managed to break it down to one word: CONNECTION
I expected to feel this to an extreme on this trip but how it's happening is taking me by surprise. The connection feels like it's already living and breathing despite being 7,529 miles and 13 days away. It's almost like it's inviting me...calling me to make sure I'm ready to soak up how huge this connection to the people, planet, culture and cause will be.
I get 17 days to literally walk this path. Yes, it will be cold, I don't know where I'll be sleeping every night, or if I'll get a [hot] shower, or what I'll be eating or what the coffee or cell coverage/wi-fi situation is...ummm...boo-f'in-hoo. I am doing this because of and to bring hope to people who live in modern day slavery and I choose to count my blessings.
I get 17 days of deepening this multi-faceted connection I am just starting to glimpse and sense. A year ago I never could have dreamed I'd be able to take 17 days to do this but here it is, 13 days away.
That somehow life led me here...afforded me the health, strength, and means to make this happen and advocate for the cause is nothing short of amazing. I'm humbled and grateful.
Life changing, no doubt.
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