DAY TRIPPING
I Be Trippin’ A Whole Year
Time to come down
I must admit, when I began my Day tripping journey, I hadn’t considered the size of this commitment. You get far enough into it and there’s a point of no return.
But now that a year has passed, the dividends are abundant. Um, no. I’m not talking $$$, unfortunately.
That said, writing something, anything each day for an extended period is a fascinating journey. And what I’ve learned along the way is plentiful on several levels.
But first, I would like to thank two special people, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and Claire Kelly for steering me forward. Their encouragement, advice, and support have meant a lot.
So now it’s time to come down from my personal bird’s eye perch over history. On my descent, I reflect on the lessons of the last 365 days. The number itself is a dizzying thought. However, in no particular order, here are some observations that made the climb so worthwhile.
- Daily writing forces discipline. The more often you write, the more you need to write
- Writing every day makes you a better writer (at least I think it has)
- People have some surprising stories to tell
- We need reminders of their important lessons from our past
- We need inspiration from their struggle
- I learned to appreciate the value of the struggle
- We also need to revel in their achievements
- And we need to remember they come from every walk of life
I leave Day Tripping behind with a newfound determination. I may not publish every day, but what's essential is, I will write every day. My daily reference will keep me company as I move on. I hope you too will stop by from time to time and take a Day Trip.
My sincerest thanks to those who stayed the course with me through the year. You are all appreciated:
Tree Langdon Myriam Ben Salem Terry Mansfield Hollie Petit, Ph.D. Terry Trueman Bill Abbate Marcus David Acaster David Perlmutter Joe Luca Michael Burg, MD Lucy Dan Dave Logan Margie Willis K. Barrett