15 Comments
User's avatar
Miles A Moody's avatar

The wilderness journey. Appears in every way possible, Scott, that you’re lighting the way literally, into that courageous step into a grand unknown of boundless possibility, no longer trapped inside a endless cycle of repeated knowns, simply appearing different. I love how you use the natural world to paint wonder into what so many consider unbearable, that passage through life beyond comfort zones of comprehension and simply guided by a deeply abiding trust in the benevolence of the universe. I’d call that welcoming the loving embrace of God but it’s fine if you don’t. Our individual definitions toward describing transcendence are always going to fall short.

Expand full comment
Ron White's avatar

Well stated!

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

So much truth in your words. Thanks for reading.

Expand full comment
Zoe Hyde's avatar

Wow, just discovered your work this evening and it really resonated with me. You have a genuine skill and gift with the way you create words and this piece...just WOW. Thank you.

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

Thank you! That really means a lot to me.

Expand full comment
Ashley Spencer's avatar

This genuinely made me well up. I know that feeling and I miss that feeling. It’s strong when you’re out there but it fades when you return to the routine that we call life. I’m still in the process of transitioning from old script to new script and this reminded me that it is possible. Thank you.

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

It's so hard coming back to "real life." My biggest goal has always been to leave it permanently.

Expand full comment
Ashley Spencer's avatar

Mine too. And we will!

Expand full comment
Stuart K Kimball's avatar

Meaning isn’t found in milestones’

Wonderful post Scott

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

Thank you

Expand full comment
Laura L. Walsh, Psy.D.'s avatar

Beautiful. My partner and I are building a cabin in the mountains to escape there. It’s truly a life I won’t need a vacation from. Thanks for writing.

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

Sounds like you have your priorities in order…

Expand full comment
Laura L. Walsh, Psy.D.'s avatar

Kindred souls 🤩

Expand full comment
Angie Stegall's avatar

Thanks for always sharing your good thoughts, Scott. My husband and I are in a caregiving part of lufe, but we'll be back on the road as soon as we're able! Your words lift me, remind me, and keep my eyes on the prize (the freedom of the road).

Expand full comment
Scott Stillman's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your story. I'm sure you will be back on the road soon!

Expand full comment