Packing for Adventure

I am motivated by the same thing everyone is motivated by- the pursuit of happiness.

I am luckier than most. I have a wonderful husband, children, and dogs that fill my heart to swelling every day. We are able to provide our family with a stable home and all our physical needs are met.

With nothing to worry about physically, the mind tends to wander and that’s where mental health comes in.

I’ve heard it said that people in third-world countries do not experience mental health issues as much. I guess it’s because they spend too much time worrying about putting food on the table. I’ve heard the same thing about our ancestors.

We live in a day and age where our worries are not life or death, but instead emotional or maybe spiritual.

I am truly grateful that my biggest problems in life are non-physical. The time my ancestors spent farming and building society is time that I spend wondering what I can do to increase the happiness of myself and my family. Everything I do is with the ultimate goal of increased happiness.

What exactly happiness translates to I can’t say for sure, but at the top of the list is quality time with those I love most.

Long story short, I guess you could say I’m motivated by money. Who isn’t? I can spend quality time with my family by hiking in our local mountains, having a picnic in our backyard, or visiting a local splash pad- but what I REALLY want is to see the world!

So until airfare and accommodation for a family of four starts to grow on trees, you can bet I’ll stay motivated to work.

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