I had lunch and got some photos while I was there, then came home via the route Mr. Grinch had suggested to me when I talked to him during lunch. I'm glad I took that route because I saw a big buck coming up out of a ravine on my left up ahead of me. I started braking just in chase, and sure enough that big buck with a totally awesome rack bounded across the road, and with one amazing graceful leap, cleared the fence on the other side. The sight of that magnificent animal leaping the fence will be a memory I will always cherish. Since there are often other deer around when you see one, I kept a careful watch, and saw a small fawn coming up the ravine just as I drove past it.
I am so glad I sallied forth today and made my way to Wildseed Farms. Challenging myself to drive outside my comfort zone is wonderful therapy for me right now. Comfort zones are good to have. They serve a very useful purpose when learning a new skill, or relearning an old one. But, staying inside those comfort zones forever is not a good thing. It is only when we step, or drive outside those comfort zones we truly hone that skill. Living too long completely within our comfort zone doesn't allow for true growth and learning. So step outside your comfort zone occasionally, or even frequently, and learn to really live. We are most truly alive I think when we are outside our comfort zone.
