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Dru Jaeger's avatar

I'm glad the poem struck a chord with you. I loved it the first time I heard it, actually before I'd read the book!

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A Wild Green Heart's avatar

This is magical, thank you. I was thinking of Solnit's book before you mentioned it. That response by Alcántara is incredibly beautiful, and rather insightful too!

Personally I love maps and think they have a valuable role in life, but it definitely isn't in navigating the earth, as you have so beautifully said.

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Alix's avatar

Thank you for your timely, flowing words.

I have lived through years of gypsy dreams eyeing a world map on a wall

I have and do, travel lost with surprising moments of feeling found all by my own feet and the unknown.

Thank you …..

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Dru Jaeger's avatar

Thanks for reading, Alix, and happy wandering.

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Pete Kalu's avatar

Wonderful. I have never faced my fear/disdain/awe of those fold-out paper maps. I have a pile of maps somewhere - for what reason I dont know. Wow. So many thoughts and emotions from your article.

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Dru Jaeger's avatar

Thanks so much, Pete.

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Notes from the Dragon's Nest's avatar

Great essay with a wonderful message, Dru! And also loved reading Alcántara's poem. The perfect guidance for someone navigating an Adventure, planned or unplanned. Intentionally entering what Buddhists call a Bardo. 🪔

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Dru Jaeger's avatar

Wandering in between spaces can be bewildering, but so rewarding too.

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Sarah Pickering's avatar

I love this Dru, and the poem by José A. Alcántara made me laugh. Such great advice!

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Dru Jaeger's avatar

Glad you enjoyed the poem!

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