Day 5 - May 20, 2010 - Miles

Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?
Richard Bach

We went to an Irish house party today. It was a great deal of fun. In order to reach the house where we would enjoy the music, food, and fellowship, we had to walk a substantial distance. About 3 miles. At one point we were lost. It was at that point when I decided to sit down and take this picture.

Although our detour seemed long and kept us from our ultimate goal, it was grand nonetheless. At the time, it was tedious. Yet, when we reached the house, we were hungry and excited to enjoy the evening. Journeys are often strenuous, no matter what the variety. In the midst of them, we often long for the ultimatum. Journeys are what allow us to understand true happiness. We may feel tired, alone, and down trodden on our journeys. We forget just how close the arms of our friends really are. Without the difficult times in life, how would we ever learn to be grateful for what we have? How would we ever appreciate the friendships we form or the people we love most dearly? Journeys condition us. They teach us to be happy when we have both a lot and a little.