Exiting the Concrete Jungle

A few days ago I had the opportunity to leave Toronto and enjoy the serenity of Georgian Bay. How could I pass this up. But I had to ask myself do we have such strong urges to get away? The city provides many of us with good employment, an active social life, education and yet we still have a need to escape it.

When I was up north the clock stopped, my ears cleared up from the constant drone of city sounds, my body relaxed and I slowly unwound from this excessive stimulation that is imposed on us. All of a sudden life seemed to become more simple and the worries drifted away. Everything was going to be okay. But the reality is that everything should be okay in the cities and in some ways it is. People care but don't always have the time to show it. People help but not always. People smile, but the smiles often fade. People rush thinking that time is going to escape them. If we took a moment each day to exit the concrete jungle we might find that the escape is less important than embracing the things that exist and creating a softer more gentler earth.

There are gems in Toronto - harbours, beaches, communities, markets, galleries, people, programs, events, parks and so much to explore. There are people and communities that need assistance and love. The things we have don't make a difference. The way we live does! Take some time today to help someone or do something that makes your life more enjoyable instead of worrying about your bottom line. The real bottom line is a more concrete solution to the concrete jungle we live in.