introspective intermezzo

i thought i'd post a little something to read while i gather my thoughts before launching into the travel tales. and, curiously, it's tangentially related to the impending entries because, despite my hope of getting out of my head for a while, a lot of what i did on my trip was think.

about life, about myself, about where i'm going (or not going, as it were) and all kinds of feelings-y things.

today, i was catching up on what i'd missed while i was away, and that included checking my weekly Free Will Astrology horoscope. i found this week's oddly moving and strangely fitting:

Some of your illusions seeped into you before you learned to talk. Others sneaked into you later, while you were busy figuring out how to become yourself. Eventually, you even made conscious choices to adopt certain illusions because they provided you with comfort and consolation. There's no need to be ashamed of this. It's a natural part of being a human being. Having said that, I'm happy to announce that you're entering a phase when you will have the power to shed at least some of your illusions -- especially the ones you consciously chose -- in ways that don't hurt you. To begin the process, declare this intention: "I have the courage to see life as it really is."