I have now been traveling for almost three weeks and observation has shown me that while so much of the world is different, so much is really the same.
The smells that are etched in my brain from wonderful times in my life have somehow popped up along the road. The same flora and fauna which ring in spring to me at home are visible and bring a smile to my face. Soothing similar sounds and the full moon last night allow me to recall wonderful moments of the past and bring back great memories.
The first observation to this theory was definitely found by watching the behavior of dogs. Dogs have been plentiful. It was clear that they could be placed anywhere in the world and would not judge you or ask to see your passport before sizing you up and becoming your best friend and companion. It is amazing how that unconditional love they offer can be brought out so easily, with just a little love and affection.
People on the other hand try to cover up who they really are, while dogs are just who they are.
If we could just figure out how to be who we really are, not some Hollywood personality, model or rock star, but who we are, life would be so simple.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Evelyn Higgins
8 Comments
Decided to check in on you recently and not to my surprise the date was April 7th. Sounds like an awesome journey on many different levels, enjoy the roads less traveled they always make the best chapters in the book…….
Hey Dr Evelyn hope your trip is going great Ive been enjoying reading your blog keep it up give me more! I will be thinking of you be safe. O yea hows that drinking helmet working for you i bet its coming in handy see ya !
Wow! Dr. Higgins I did not know you were taking the great challenge. When I think of you and what I know about you…..this makes a lot of since. I like the comments you have made during your exploration. The Trust section it’s great. The observation you made about the dogs it’s great! It is true! We can be much better people if we take the time to see who we really are. I learned this quite quickly with my current business as an insurance agent with American Family Insurance. Good luck and I will be in touch.
Hugo Zamora
Dog………unconditional friendship and love , never hold a grudge, loyal,forgiving , fun, snuggly,wait endlessly for us to come home and only jump and kiss us with open arms ….hey I think God spelled backwards befits the dog…you’re right.
Great thought!!!!
Thanks Hugo!
Oh Jay! You have no idea how many times I have fantasized about the drinking helmet-especially when I´ve felt like Chevy Chase crossing the desert in Spies Like Us! You´ll be glad to know I have not darned a single pony tail!
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Not a surprise at all……..incredible journey-even when at Ernest Hemingway´s house in Pamplona………so much….