Thoughts before Departing

There is a special sensation in departure. I think more so than in arrivals or even returns but of course, it depends on the context of the journey. What I'm talking about is that distinct feeling that overcomes a person when they leave a familiar home place to travel somewhere they've never been. No matter how much planning and preparation one does prior to the trip, there will inevitably be discomforts. Expectations have been known to disappoint. It is therefore tempting to revert back to the familiar, to second guess the new plans that have been set, or to feel at the least a bit emotionally confused. It's like a hodgepodge of excitement, curiosity, anxiety, and fear. This is the sensation I mean. It is a significant feeling, worthy of embrace and reflection. This is where it all begins.

Thanks to my Aunt Virginia for this image.