Mike - "I need to finish my book, I haven't read in months."
me - "I love reading! What book is it?"
Mike - "Seven Years in Tibet. It's a fabulous story of a mans journey to find himself."
me - "kinda like that Eat, Pray, Love movie? Well, I'm not gonna lie, I hate those 'finding yourself' stories. They always involve people leaving everything behind to go on a grand adventure for self-discovery. I {personal opinion} think that you find yourself through simplicity, not grandeur, and dropping your whole life is unnecessary. But I'm sure it's a great book nonetheless. :) "
Mike - "I think you just saved me from moving to Texas.."
me - "Haha, Mike, dearest, to find yourself you gotta get back to the basics. Family. Books. Nature. Learning. God. Prayer. Reflection. And looking for the hidden beauties that make you happiest. When you can identify those foundations, then you have found yourself. Once you've got those little, simple, beautiful things, you know yourself. Life's a process but it doesn't need to be over complicated. Moving to Texas might be fun anyways though! :) "
Mike - "Mackenzie, I could listen to your wisdom for years. And I hope to. :) "
Interesting, no? He and I tend to have deep discussions.
He said something once I think is so beautiful. Though I've forgotten his exact words, I've never forgotten the essence.
I wish the world was flat so we could toss coins off the edge, listen to voices attempting to become echoes to no avail, and watch the water rush off into nothingness.He's a dreamer, like me. Emotional and poetic, searching for something more to this life.
