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Old Nov 15, 2013, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by seeker1950 View Post
I've always done this a bit myself. Also, never really had the means to follow thru. I have recurring dreams in which I'm traveling, finding shelter, constructing shelter, etc.
At this point in my life, I've managed to let go of my addictions, am free of negative relationships, and recently retired. I could, conceivably, be free to now do some exploring, traveling. I use the responsibility of my pets to keep me tied down. I think it's a mental thing, in that I don't really want to ramble, don't know how I'd do it, and would rather just resort to the "escapist" thinking rather than actual doing it.!?

I totally get where you're coming from- the idea of wandering is more exciting than actually doing. I read something on Wikipedia about wandering and how it connects to Buddhism and how it's like a spirit journey of sorts. Maybe it's best to explore this in a written form, let your mind wander and see what ideas come to you.