At times, I wonder why I am on the road, riding for six hours a day with 75 lbs of gear beneath me. It is dangerous, it is tiring, and it isn't exactly what I had expected. And then, there are times when I am filled with joy, feeling the road rumble beneath my tires. This trip is my life at the moment; consequently, it is a microcosm of all life experiences. Here we laugh and sing, argue and complain. There are good times and bad. We challenge one another and ourselves to learn, to teach, and to accept.
One of the most important lessons I am learning is that "reality" is a creation of the mind. When I am peaceful and happy, then the world is wonderful, even if the road is treacherous. If I allow negative emotions to color my mind, then even moments of laughter seem melancholy. The trip is almost one big spiritual exercise, inviting me to cultivate awareness and understanding through both success and adversity.
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