There and Back Again

How many times have we gone on trips as a way of running away from our daily lives? We think something new and different will change our perspective, giving us a fresh view, and a new appreciation for the everyday things that fill our time. We seek cathedrals, or amusements, or just a place to sit and rest and read. All come and go, and we find ourselves missing what we left behind, thankful for the experiences we've gathered while away, but grateful to return to our lives, refreshed and renewed. Memories are grand, and places visited and people seen become part of who we are, enriching our lives and enhancing them with a new understanding. So, go, do, see, feel, run, walk, visit, learn, and then come back hopefully a better person for what you have gained.