And so I set out for the grand castle Nausikaa had spoke of... trailing behind a young girl kind enough to show me to it. When I arrived at the castle, I wasn't warmly welcomed right away... but when I explained my story to the company, they took me in kindly arms. Their hospitality was more than adequate and the services I recieved were irreputable.
I was only questioned and approached by one: Alkinoos. I knew that before I took to wonderful rest, I would have to share my story. So as I told my tale of adventure from one land to the open sea, to another land and now back to where my homeland is.
Telling my tale, as it were, I realized how far I had come... What I did, what I've been through... some may have considered to be heroic. But really, when it comes down to it... what is the definition of a hero? Can it be a very large dog who saves a woman from falling? Or could it be a very small boy who clever enough to know what to do? But, me... I had never thought of it until now... maybe a hero can just simply be a leader, a leader who does what he/she thinks is right for not only the good of him(her)self, but moreover for the good of his/her community. I thought of the work I had done in Ithaca as a ruler. I miss my palace, family, townsfolk, and even the decision-making. All the more worth fighting for...
This is Odysseus signing off for tonight...
P.S.-My New Trier buddy was talking about the upcoming election and it looks really close. Both candidates look like they could be the next 'hero' in our country's eyes. There is a really great video about one of them attached... it made me think about the different journeys we all have...
"Yes We Can" Barack Obama '08
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