I had the opportunity the other day to just go for a drive. It wasn’t without purpose, I had to drop off some things about a 2 hour drive from home. But what those things were is irrelevant, because it gave me a chance to just take off in my car and engulf myself in music and the solitude that comes with driving alone.
I know a lot of people won’t get it, but for me having that time alone and just listening to my music without the interruptions that come with everyday life was like a small piece of heaven offered to me on a plate.
On finding out I needed to do the drive, I did what most people would and tried to find a way to get out of it. But that just couldn’t be done this time. So, I loaded up my songs and set off on my way with the music cranked up and the peace and emotions which come through the music washing over me. After the two hours in getting there, I found myself in a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind than I have in quite a while.
Later on arriving home I felt as if I had been on vacation and decided that the next time an opportunity like this came up, not only would I do it I would welcome it. In fact over the last few days I’ve been looking for excuses to do more of it, even just to make a simple trip across town has become afresh and new for me. And all because I look at it as more of an opportunity to reconnect with both myself and the music that effected my life and brings forth the rich memories and emotions from the past.
Give it a try sometime, cruising with just yourself and your music. Leave the friends and family behind and experience it for yourself.