The Alaskan Adventure Takes a Paradigm Shift

It is official; my Alaskan adventure has evolved into my life in Alaska. After the only a few short months, we have manage to settle into a rut very similar to the one we left behind in Wisconsin. The names and places have changed, but the monotony feels the same. I think it has something to do with having to go to work. Everyone is familiar with the scenario. Get up, get dressed, get fed, go, do the job, go home, get fed, hang out, do what needs to be done, (which isn’t much), go to bed, and start it all over the next day. This realization would be a little depressing if it weren’t for the fact that I knew that experiencing life in Alaska was only the external part of my journey, and that is not entirely over. We continue to go on little outing and usually spend at least a little time every weekend with the kids. Yet, the biggest challenges are those that lay ahead. They will be the most difficult because the treacherous terrain is internal, and the biggest obstacle is me. Those people that know me well have heard me muse about my five year plan. When I am successful at executing this plan, I will have emerged with sound spirituality and balance, greater health and fitness, stronger self-control and discipline, a couple books, and a clear vision of what I want to do and who I want to be. Laughingly, I have stated the fact that I have pissed away the first three years of the plan, and year four will soon come to a close. While the only real obvious changes seem to be my geographical location, I know that I have been preparing for what my friend, Lori Allard, refers to as the “Year of Jubilee.” So, I dedicate the majority of my time and energy to both the external and internals. I am not sure whether my future personal explorations are blog material, much less of interest to anyone reading it. I am willing to share both if there is an interest; because I know I am not alone on this journey of self-realization. I also know the only people that are probably reading this are people that care, and I always value their input. So, would people like to hear about this aspect of the adventure? You’ll have to let me know.