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Every journey begins with a destination in mind. So have our lives. And all travelers would know that it’s not the end that matters, it’s the journey that matters in the end. Man is a traveler all his life and life an endless journey of twists and turns. Long drives are everyone’s favorite and if I were to draw an analogy between them and life there are more than just a few. Your life is yours and yours alone but you cannot decouple it from those of others around you. Just like on a journey, you can own a car but not a road. There are co-travelers, some patient, some unruly, some cooperative, some senile, some innocent, some adolescent. These faces stay for a while. The bouts of anger don’t long last. Their smiles sometimes pleasing, sometimes mocking will disappear like the road during a blind turn. Only they wouldn’t be seen again unlike the road at the end of the turn. You will cross a number of milestones. Chances are you may breeze past most of them. Take a while to breathe and celebrate each of them because when you look back at your journey, the milestones are all you will remember. You may get lonesome somewhere on the way. Ask a friend to hop in and sit by your side. Share a laugh. Crack a joke. Listen to music. Then say goodbye if you may. Fuel up when you most need it. Avoid too many breaks. It makes the journey seem longer. Remember there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Dare to take a wrong turn. Thankfully the world is round. Give way to others. Don’t mistake it for failure or quitting. Uphill climbs are easiest when all luxuries are turned off. There are many traveling on the fast lane. Follow them but be prepared to slow down. Don’t let flat tyres agitate you. Use the time to stop and stare. What is this life if full of care? Let the wind hit you on your face. Feels lot like love. Read signboards on the way. Spot an error and treat yourself to a smile. Get nostalgic once in a while. Objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear. Like all travelers you would see more than you can remember but a journey is worthwhile when you can remember more than you have seen.