The Unknowns are the key

You may initially be perplexed by the title of this blog post. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “What the hell does that mean? The unknowns are the key?” What I mean by this saying is that unfamiliarities play a vital role in your progression through life, and there’s no better way to discover this then through traveling. Whether it’s a country you’ve never been to or an abandoned house sitting in the middle of nowhere in your hometown, you can learn and appreciate the simplicities of life more and more.

For example, say you discover an old abandoned location in your hometown. You develop a fascination and curiosity in your mind. You thought you knew everything there is to know about your home and upbringing when at the last second, you realize there’s more than you know. That’s the beauty of life itself, you don’t know everything. There are always new things to learn, explore, analyze, practice, and develop. An abandoned location may not initially sound appealing to some people but if you give it a chance it could leave a lasting impact on you.

There are a series of abandoned buildings in my hometown which have been greatly dilapidated as the years have come and gone. These buildings were a mental institution a long time ago. The place is called Letchworth Village and it leaves a dark legacy of abuse of patients that’s still felt today ever time someone walks through there. It was even featured on the reality television show, “Ghost Adventures,” as a hot spot of paranormal activity.

Despite this, I cannot help but stay curious because I want to know more about why this occurred in the first place, especially in a town like mine where I feel completely safe and appreciative of the beauty that’s bestowed on me and my fellow Stony Pointers. Jacob is also fond of exploring places outside of civilization and they’ve had a lasting impact on him. He appreciates the stories and history lessons he learns from abandoned monuments, to temples to unknown caves that are deep within a wooded area. No matter what it may be, anything has the capability of appeasement.

Another benefit of visiting unknowns is that they really teach you to live in the moment. You’re captivated by what’s in front of you, nothing more nothing less. You’re intrigued by the sights and sounds that surround you from head to toe, and you become consumed with the everlasting desire to feel a connection in that very moment. At the end of the day, you never truly know how much attention an abandoned building in a town or city receives. The fact that you discovered it and you’re aware of its existence, makes it sweet. It becomes a part of your life, a place where you can allow yourself to really embrace curiosity and see what’s out there.