As a young boy, I remember a day when I woke early and rode my motorcycle into the mountains above our farm in northern Nevada. I stopped on the side of a huge mountain. For most of the day I sat in the profound silence, thinking, without interruption.
I was asked by a friend once for my definition of luxury and that day came to mind. Luxury, for me, is a long period of uninterrupted thought.
It’s interesting that we liken thought to a train. A train of thought. It takes a good amount of energy to get a train going, then once it’s speeding along any little bit of cross traffic can derail it.
I’ll be out of town until next Monday. I hope to spend a few days on that long luxurious train.
I encourage you to take some time, clear the track and reacquaint yourself with an intimate friend. Spend some time with you.
Can you remember a time when you were able to truly be alone in the luxury of thought? I'd like to hear your insights.
Have a good week and I’ll see you when the train comes back to the station.
I share your definition of luxury, Jerry! I would add that it's especially valuable if I'm out in nature while luxuriating in my own uninterrupted thoughts. Walking through an arboretum, or in the woods, or along an isolated beach...
ReplyDeleteLife is "noisy," and I MUST quiet it from time to time in order to stay grounded!
I agree. The quiet of nature, there's also something tranquil about water.
ReplyDeleteI also find that public places when I don't have an agenda are conducive to focused thinking. Sitting on a bench at the mall or in a coffee shop setting. Is that just me?