tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34713524.post3108750057388882774..comments2023-10-29T03:58:05.452-04:00Comments on Casting Off: Nassau, BahamasMelissa Jenkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05671992975667465476noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34713524.post-83524954260488133712008-07-02T20:58:00.000-04:002008-07-02T20:58:00.000-04:00Melissa, I was especially impressed by the your la...Melissa, I was especially impressed by the your last paragraph - especially the last couple of lines. . . 'the crystal clear faith of your childhood.' So I immediately came to the comment option and wanted to give praise. I just read the first comment, and the anonymous commenter makes great points. Happiness isn't really the issue, it is joy that is the gift that you seek. But returning to the clarity of faith that you mention is a big step in that direction.<BR/><BR/>DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34713524.post-47886947487809254952008-06-26T23:34:00.000-04:002008-06-26T23:34:00.000-04:00woohoo! you made it! Keep writing. I want to know ...woohoo! you made it! Keep writing. I want to know how it goes. (-Amy)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34713524.post-31478332448600353782008-06-16T14:09:00.000-04:002008-06-16T14:09:00.000-04:00Hi Melissa...have been following your journies sin...Hi Melissa...have been following your journies since the PCT a few years ago, then your long bike ride, and now cruising.<BR/><BR/>It is easy to project your antipathy, ambivelance to others. Those you see in their newly purchaed vacation clothes lead real lives where they live when not vacationing. The point of a vacation is to change your circumstances, your routine. Maybe live in more luxurious circumstances than you could, or would normally. You travel to the Bahamas not to vacation, or recreate, but to work....to salvage, or reclaim your beloved Secret from the ravages of salt air, water, and humidity. While it may be real life for you, it is not for most. Real life for others is living in the U.S., gaining satisfaction by working to put food on the table each day, raising children, loving their spouses, and volunteering in the local youth sports league. They have chosen to sacrifice their desire for travel, adventure, and no roots to raise families, do honorable work and enjoy the rewards that come from those choices. <BR/><BR/>I believe it is possible to be happy most anywhere. Happiness is not derived from geographical location, or circumstance. It comes from within, and is a choice. If one is naturally unhappy then neither circumstance, location, nor success will result in happiness. If one is naturally happy then these things will just enhance that happiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com