Palmer's Purview: So, Why Are You Still There, You Ask?

Sunday, February 14, 2010

So, Why Are You Still There, You Ask?

I'm always looking at and dreaming of new places to visit, photograph, write about, and maybe even live. As I've said in a prior post, dreams are important, as they enrich one's life with possibilities that can be realized.

The internet and, in particular, blogs are tremendous resources for planning the future. As with many of you, I keep my eyes on a few favorite blogs that personalize places of interest. Chantal, the author of the blog "Writer Abroad" has listed the top portable careers for expats. Upon perusing the list, I discovered five for which I'm qualified to be hired. So, why are you still there, you ask?

In running from place to place, one brings one's issues along as extra baggage that weighs one down in life. So the best course to take is to stay and deal with things, in order to move forward into the future without that extra baggage, and with an unencumbered heart.

1 comment:

JoyceFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM
Maybe you could be a "Travel Writer??" I'm like you...always dreaming of being "off" somewhere...if I see it or hear about it or watch it on TV. I want to go. HA!
Hope your dreams come true.
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