Did you ever forget where you live? I don’t mean literally forget and get lost; I mean in the day-to-day routine forget what’s around you. This recently happened to me while driving to meet a client at a property in the Mt. Hope area of Orange County. Driving through the roads of Warwick, Westtown, Johnson, Minisink, and into Mt. Hope, I got totally lost in thought and really took in the sites of what was around me while driving. The open spaces with farm lands (even in the 90+ degree temps there were farmers working in the fields), older farm houses with tractors outside and farmers tending to their cows, newer homes, breathtaking views of rolling hills and horse farms, beautiful ponds… – I really started to think how much I take this place where I live for granted. If I didn’t know any better, I almost would have thought I’d driven to another State – maybe somewhere out West! When I finally arrived at my destination, I was calm and rested. A client once said to me, “Since I moved to Warwick, I feel like I’ve added 10 years to my life – the slower pace and feeling of calmness is refreshing and peaceful”. I never quite thought of it that way; having lived in Warwick for nearly 28 years it just became my way of life. When my children were little, they did not know any different. Now that they’re grown and both Interning in Manhattan, they appreciate coming home to “the country”. Coming out of the congestion, hustle-bustle, and traffic, there’s a definite sense of calm.
Some may enjoy City life, while others enjoy Country life. Personally, I enjoy both (more of the country). No matter where life puts us, don’t take it for granted. Take time to appreciate what’s around you.
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