Last year, in the autumn, I took a driving trip to northeast New Mexico. It was a short trip, but filled with long hours of comfortable, back roads but good highway driving, sightseeing, good eating, comfortable hotel time, and in general just nice, relaxing time.
The leisure, release and relaxation I enjoyed on that trip sustained me for quite some time, and even now, as I recall it, I can also recall the relaxed feeling I experienced.
That is what a vacation should engender: nothing rushed, nothing stressful or hectic, nothing untoward.
This past June I took a trip that was very nice, but not as relaxing. There were some issues: driving an unfamiliar car, driving in a big city instead of small towns and country roads, an airline issue which was minimal from my perspective, but still, a little stressful. It was still a great vacation, but not as refreshing as my trip to New Mexico last autumn.
As we go through life, we can appreciate the changes we make, and what works and does not work for us. I know myself, and driving trips are so much more pleasant for me. Having control works for me. Back roads and country atmospheres work for me.
But, if I did not experience other environments, other changes, I would not appreciate what works for me.
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