Chasing Horizons: A Journey Worth Taking

​​If we were the pilots of our own flight of life’s fulfillment and meaning, would the Universe choose who would accompany us on our journey? 
Let’s see. There would be a flight crew, a co-pilot, passengers, the occasional hijacker, terrorist, and a ground crew that would keep us safely soaring through the sky. We would round out our crew with that incompetent navigator who can’t seem to read a map  – but we love her anyway because she surprises us with never-ending detours.
With luck, our flight will be a long one, but many stops must be made along the way. As we soar through the skies of possibilities and destinations, some of those who share our journey will leave us. They will be dropped off at various airports to seek their own adventures, and we will continue on our odyssey with newcomers and our favourite remaining passengers. And, of course, there will always be those annoying hangers-on who will refuse to get off.
Those Intriguing Short-Haul Passengers
Some of those on board are short-haul passengers: making us laugh for a few moments, teaching us to cherish memorable acquaintances, and sharing their wisdom. They will remind us of the importance of appreciating different cultures and traditions during the brief time we spend together. 
Children will find mates of their own and board their own transport. Parents may cease to exist physically, and partners may decide your journey is no longer one they wish to share. Those nasty hijackers and terrorists may temporarily force us to deviate from our intended itineraries, but our trusty ground crew will set things right and have us on our way once again.
Sometimes there will be adversaries among our passengers. As the lionhearted pilot, we will equip them with parachutes and, with a quick farewell, send them on their way – perhaps with a gentle push. This will allow them to embark on their own escapades.

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