The Road to Chaco—A Journey to Myself (Part 3 of 4)
By Christina Solstad
The second day I chose to drive with no music, no tapes, no distractions. I wanted to use this time to explore me. As the miles ticked by on the odometer, I went back through my life.
As I became acutely aware of the beauty of the wide open plains and the blue sky beyond the windshield, I also saw inwardly with a keen eye what I liked in my life and what I wanted to, and needed to, change.
It all made so much sense out here. I saw that I had choices. And I consciously made some different choices.
I was enjoying the long hours on the road alone. It gave me time to think, to explore, and to simply take in the expansive landscape full of Mother Nature’s wonders. Self-discovery, contemplation—we all need time alone to reflect and we rarely give ourselves that gift.
But how could I do the same at home, when life seemed to just drag me along at times?
I knew I just needed to make time—a walk, a bike ride, some time in nature. Combined with intent, small increments could be just as powerful.
(Photo is lovely rainbow that greeted me in October 2006 upon my arrival at Chaco Canyon, after watching storm clouds moving through as I drove in. Now that's a wonderful welcome!)
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