Fear

"The whole secret of existence is to have no fear." Buddha

Last night I barely slept. Templeton appears to have kennel cough so he coughed much of the night. The bigger reason, though, was the overwhelming fear that hit me and the anxiety of going on this trip. Every fear and doubt hit me- lack of planning, lack of saving money, potential breakdown, do I have enough time, what if something breaks, will I be able to leave Templeton home if he's sick, I'm kinda old for this, and on and on and on. I came very close to canceling the trip. Then Tim McGraw's song "Live Like You You Were Dying" came on while I was driving to work and I exclaimed through the tears- I am going to Alaska!

I realized that this trip is bigger than I thought. It's about facing my fears and moving forward through them. It's about finding my courage and realizing I'm listening to all those negative voices I've heard all of my life from family and friends, society and acquaintances. I will do this. I will pack my trailer and truck, hook 'em up, grab the pup, and head north. There's a destination- loving life for what it is, wherever it goes, challenging my comfort levels, and no regrets. Adventure awaits for those that push through the fears that have held them back much of their life. And I believe you're never too old to follow that adventure wherever it may lead.