Taking off - who wouldn't want to do that? At least once in a while, most of us would like to break out of the here and now, where everything seems familiar but also so stale and antiquated, and set off on a great adventure with many unknowns.
Unfortunately, this opportunity rarely arises. And when it does, we are too despondent and usually don't dare to take that first, all-important step. We all like to dream of great freedom, but only very few of us are able to turn it into reality. It takes courage and determination, and unfortunately all too often we don't seem to find it.
I can't exclude myself, as I see time and again how long it takes me to make decisions. I also weigh up the pros and cons every time and take far too long to choose an option.
Sometimes it's probably better to let the lottery or the dice decide. But even that is more for the brave or the reckless. I guess the two are quite close together and may even be mutually dependent.
But looking back, I can say with some pride that at least once I managed to jump over my shadow. How else would I have ended up in the land of the rising sun and been able to explore some very interesting parts of our globe?
Wanderlust has probably always been in my blood, at least I've been dreaming and talking about the big wide world for as long as I can remember. I've always wanted to get out and experience different places, and luckily I've achieved this to some degree. And even today, albeit at a more leisurely pace, I still go on tour from time to time to discover new territory and afterwards I can only confirm how good it makes me feel every time and how much I enjoy it.
My everyday life is often determined by other people too, but I usually manage things around me quite well. Perhaps because I currently live so far away from home, there is fortunately still so much that is exciting and stimulating and that arouses my interest. Even if I sometimes have to force myself to leave the house, I really enjoy being out and about and exploring the region around me. There are still a lot of unknown paths here and they often have quite an inviting effect on me and always take me to places that touch my heart and soul.
And even if it's not always the far-off places I want to go, I'm actually right in the middle of the big wide world that I've always been drawn to. I feel pretty good where I am and I would like to stay here for a while longer. But every now and then I do dream of faraway lands and wish I had the chance to pack everything up and away again and then set off in a big way. Maybe not alone this time, as I could imagine a wonderful team to accompany me. Let's see, maybe one day there will be another opportunity to set off together and seek adventure together....
