For Something Bigger

For Something Bigger

So from all of the questions and comments people have been giving me I have come to the conclusion that what I am doing makes no sense to a lot of people. My first instinct was to try and justify or tell them why I was doing this but the more I spoke the further counter clockwise their head turned. My puzzled audience resembles my Pug when you speak to him a sentence that is longer than three words; he just looks at you and tilts his head undoubtedly thinking “how do I get that chew stick out of his hand?” My friends seem to have almost the same sense of wonder only they’re thinking “This guy is nuts” and the rest is like Charlie Brown’s teacher.

Too many of my friends and peers don’t understand this because they are caught in a life of comfort. No, not the kind of comfort where they get massages, have a butler, and are constantly pampered. That’s not what I am talking about. I’m talking about they are stuck in a “comfortable” job that pays their bills and they are too afraid to leave it because they will not have a sense of security. I have always admired the friends that I have that are truly doing what they are meant to do. They know they are doing right and because they are happy they are good at their jobs. However, a lot of people are caught up in making sure they aren’t unemployed and I get that that and I don’t blame them for doing that. But I gotta be honest with you, that’s not what I am about. I can’t wait for life to happen in a comfortable job because it never will. I want more.

You have to make life happen. Some people understand this early in their adulthood and grab life by the horns. Unfortunately, I got caught up in doing what I was “supposed” to do which is getting a job to pay bills. I’m done with that. In my heart I know I have more to offer. I believe this trip will bring out my life’s potential. I have faith.

A lot of questions are geared towards my future and life after the trail. My response? I don’t know. The shocked look on the recipients face is always of the priceless sort. Let me explain. I have no idea what I want to do but that doesn’t mean I am going to wander through life looking for handouts. I’m going to figure it out. Remember, everyone is different and we all work at different speeds. Don’t forget that God has a plan for us all and we are all destined for great things, big and small. I have ABSOLUTE faith in God and that I will find what it is that I’m supposed to do. I refuse to settle for a job that’s not setting forth my true potential. I truly believe that this trip will bring out what I am supposed to do in life. No, I don’t think anything will be handed to me because of this but I do think that when you sacrifice for something you know is right you do it with an open heart.

For those of you that are caught up in settling for life, remember, life is truly not how much money you make or how much you have in the bank. That stuff is nice but it doesn’t supply you with true happiness. Life is about your relationships and all of the non material things. For those that are making tons of money and doing what you’re supposed to be doing, I say rock on and keep making people happy.

Since I’m not worried for the future then don’t feel bad for me and think and I am a drifter. It just takes some people longer to figure out their purpose than others.

That is just a small reason on why I can quit what I am doing in life, drop my job, quit a sport I love, leave my loved ones, and go hiking…..it’s for something bigger.