Why do we need vacations? Because we need different perspectives. It’s not because we need rest, although that’s certainly an element of vacationing.
when we pack up and leave home, we give ourselves a chance to experience the world from a different angle, like a sculptor looking at a model from all sides. To get a good handle on how we really want to live we need to see our homes from a fresh vantage point.
It’s often said that the best part of vacation is coming home. That’s true, and that’s because the purpose of a good vacation is to come with a fresh perspective.
This summer I’m only getting away for three days. It seems like I’m getting lots of opportunities to debrief my clients after their vacations or even sabbaticals. That’s been fun, but I’m looking forward to getting away, if only because I want the joy of looking forward to getting home again.
Adam G. Fleming 