The Middle Way:

We've moved from Georgetown (North Austin) to San Antonio.  So far we have:
1.  Visited Our Lady of the Lake where my mom first *ahem* taught.
2.  Went to Sea World (twice).
3.  Went to the Parade of Flowers on the Riverwalk as part of Fiesta San Antonio festivities.
4.  Visited the Moye Retreat Center where mom went to high school.
5.  Went to the San Antonio Zoo.
6.  Spent a LOT of time around the pool at our RV resort.


We were initially going to stay in San Antonio for a week.  However, we've decided there's more we want to see here and have extended our stay for a month.  That's part of the beauty of not having a plan.  If we find somewhere we like, we can stay longer, if we're ready to move on, we can.  


Recently, I've had a discussion with a relative of mine who asked what my plans were for the weekend.  I answered, "I don't have a plan yet.  I figured we'd wander around, see who was available, and go from there."  I was greeted with the following response, "I have to have everything planned out.  I don't know how you don't know."  After further thought I've realized my relative's thought works well for him.  He has to balance work, family, extended family, church and community.  Having a set plan doesn't work for our lifestyle.  If the weather is particularly windy or rainy, why drive?  The only commitments we have are to each other.  We don't have family, work, church or communities around who are counting on us.




As Buddha said, "The middle way is the right way."  We don't just wander aimlessly, nor do we bound ourself by details.  We have a general idea of where we'd like to travel and approximate time frames, but why rush?  Instead, we're just going to bask in the sun by the pool a little longer...it's not like we have a yard that needs mowing.