Im taking the chance while on sabbatical leave write a few thoughts down as I live in a different town, culture and country for the next 3 months. But remember these are MAD Musings - you have been warned!
So I set off on sabbatical today. The realization that I will be away from the family for 3 months has begun to sink in. The one thing I hate about traveling, besides American airlines (think of them as the McDonalds of fine food dining experiences), is not having the family there to see the interesting sights and sounds, experiences and spectacles with me.
Its natural I suppose as we all have a sense of needing to belong, to be part of something, a group, a (borg) collective, a family. It's funny because while we always seem to pigeonhole each other by our jobs. isn't it often the first question strangers ask at a barbecue after "hello". But we are actually defined by what group we belong to - sports team, nationality or religion. And this need to belong has led to some of humans greatest feats (winning WWII) or disasters (Jonestown anyone).
However family transcends this. It does require a faith or believe. Its a genetic link. Most folk will put family above all else. Must be something to do with sitting around the campfire for a few thousand ears . Of course Ill tell you (well Richard Dawkins beat me to it) its all in our selfish genes - we want to make sure they are passed on. |
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