Our Words

In the last few weeks I've been telling the story of our upcoming adventure. I've been telling it a lot - probably daily - to a variety of people. Some people are excited, some are jealous, some think that we're simply insane. To be honest, I have a range of emotions as well - anything from excited to petrified - and that can change by the hour. The thing that continues to strike me is how we bring our own stuff into every interaction that we have. A person's reaction to our story, our plans, is often more about what they're experiencing or have experienced than about us and our lives. I'm trying to be mindful of this, as I talk and interact with other people, to think of why I'm reacting in a particular way or why I'm asking the questions that I am. I'm also keeping it in mind as I hear the questions and comments of those around me. Our words have such power.