I don’t know about you… but I enjoy my own company. Although
I am blessed with a fabulous arsenal of friends, (and I have some of the best
friends in the world,) there are times when only my own company will do. There
doesn’t need to be a personal trauma or an issue that needs contemplation for
me to pack a bag and head away for a weekend.
There are times where I don’t even need a destination. Sometimes, a tank of gas will do just fine.
There is a certain satisfaction that comes with the
realization that there is power in freedom. The idea that I can make a decision
to go ANYWHERE and do just about ANYTHING is not just alluring… it’s
liberating! All that is needed is a
desire. It can start with the simplest of ideas, like travel for example. The
concept of freedom is such a wonderful thing, and yet many of us don’t exercise
it to the fullest extent. We react life
as it happens instead of conscientiously choosing where we want our lives to
go. When was the last time you chosen to
exercise your autonomy?
This weekend, I am exhibiting my free will in Savannah,
Georgia. I had the desire to be near water, so I packed my weekend bag with a
couple pairs of jeans, a comfortable pair of shoes, a bottle of my favorite
wine, and an iPod full of my favorite tunes.
Other than the selection of a hotel on the riverfront, I really didn’t
have a plan. Whatever struck my fancy…that
is what I chose to do. Friday night
sounded like a fabulous night for a rooftop dinner while watching the
sunset. Saturday’s unseasonably warm
weather felt ideal for exploring the city’s exquisite architecture, and allowed
me to discover Savannah’s only craft brewery…go figure! And that wasn’t even on the list…because I
chose not to have one.
Today is Sunday. So
far it’s been a magnificent day for a fabulous breakfast, followed by some
quiet time enjoying the view from my riverfront balcony. Maybe late this afternoon I’ll find a great
Sushi Restaurant, and afterwards go shopping for the best pralines in the city
to bring back to my family. They’ll love
that. Maybe I’ll choose something
else? Who knows?
What I do know is that I LOVE choosing sovereignty. I am truly grateful for the God given right
to be the person I choose to be. I can
explore all the places I desire to see and do all of the wonderful things that
are available to me. I can take a boat
ride on the Savannah River or I can sit quietly on my balcony and enjoy its
view. Whatever I do…I know it will be
the right choice!