Not all who wander are lost

Post dedicated to Abhilash Tomy

(who is attempting to be the first Indian on a solo non stop unassisted circumnavigation of the globe)

The first book on adventure that I came across was, ‘A journey to the centre of the earth’ by Jules Verne. I had received it as a prize, I was probably in third standard then, was too young at that time to understand the concept but I did read the book later on and it had a deep impact on my thinking. I love travelling and seeing new places. I am not an adventure person but I follow the unusual, people who take the road less travelled.  After reading that book I wanted to read more from the author and the next title that I got my hands on was ‘Around the world in 80 days’.

I was telling Tomy that I am his blog partner (self appointed one, of course!) till he completes this voyage a solo, unassisted, non- stop, circumnavigation around the globe.  I read his blog and wait for newer posts from him. The latest one is called… 21 days. He has given a good account of his voyage so far. He started on 1^st November 2012, completing 21 days today.This time for a change he doesn’t use too many jargons so it’s easier for the lesser mortals like me to understand, it makes a much better sense. His diary will certainly be used by someone soon probably the next person who might venture out on a similar voyage. But for the others, who follow him from a distance, say our homes and offices like to read stuff that makes good sense to them and they understand it better.

By now, he has a lot of people reading and following his blog. He gets quite a few encouraging messages from his friends and people who are following his voyage. Its heartening to see how youngsters are sharing their thoughts with him, telling him how he is being a huge inspiration to them. How some of them would love to get into the Navy, just like the way he is a part of the mighty force. Its that inspiration that makes me to write and interpret his voyage and blog posts. I would certainly like more people to know about the voyage as well as pass on the message to the youngsters to think of something out of the box... always!

At this moment, he is in the Equatorial region and has described the heat to be too harsh but says he refuses to use a sun block. In India, men see anything to do with skin care or cosmetic to be a feminine thing. It is more for protection than cosmetic application. Google tells you a lot about the uses of sunscreen, I found this picture on Wikipedia, this kind of explains all.

Significance of 21 days, 

A few facts about this fabulous number:

•  Bend your knees to ease your issues: 21 days to a spiritual turning point. Savitri Scott is the author, In the book she talks about spiritual growth being a process and one can achieve that in 21 days.
• 21 days to Master Numerology. David a Phillips proposes that one can master the art in 21 days.
•  Only You Can Be You: 21 Days to Making Your Life Count. Author Erik Rees thinks so.
• In Hinduism it’s a sacred number. Auspicious by many beliefs. It signifies the 3 periods in the day, morning, noon and night
• Change Almost Anything in 21 Days: Recharge Your Life With the Power of Over 500 affirmations. This is a book by Ruth Fishel  and Bonny Van De Kamp
• The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse: Written by Debbie Ford, highlights a breakthrough program for connecting with one’s soul's deepest purpose.
•  It’s the marriageable age in India for men.’
• In Most of the states in India that’s the legal drinking age.
• In numerology, it forms number 3. With a sunny disposition it makes a significant contribution to almost any cause.

It’s a significant point in his voyage, A mile stone, may be; wishing that he’ll achieve the others as smoothly.

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