It was a last minute decision – an inspired thought to dust off our passions and get back to something truer, something more basic. We gave ourselves a day with no expectations, simply a little slice of time.
It’s undoubtedly difficult sometimes, to simply jump up and get out of your element. But the open road has a way of re-centering us vagabonds… time to think, time to breathe, and time to speak your mind on anything and everything is the secret to our road-fairing minds. Cyrus Sutton was the perfect partner in crime for the trip.
Cyrus has a particularly peculiar mind. What strikes me about him is how quietly humble he is. His way of constantly wandering about the next project and the next goal, seeking new ambitions while maintaining old ones, and all the while retaining a certain level of humility would impress, and even overwhelm, most.
Amid juggling these non-stop onslaughts of industry, projects, and personal ambitions, this trip couldn’t have come about at a better time. With fresh air in our lungs, we cranked up the heater, shifted into gear, and hit the road. Music drifted into the background as conversation took over and we set off into the night in search of offshore winds and empty peaks for the taking.
It was a simple excursion: quick and easy. Nothing extravagant by any means. No planes or trains, only the desire to jump in the van and venture the coast for a few hours in hopes of a small slice of solitude. It was exactly what we both needed: an escape from unwanted distractions.
From the passenger seat, Cyrus’s aspirations got my own mind churning. He has an incredible ability to be conscious of his influences and a knack for nurturing them. It seems to all come back to stepping stones for him, one thing builds to another and to another and to another… Ideally in the end he’s supported causes and individuals he’s wanted to. Community, health and good living are the foundations he’s set, and it’s been inspiring to watch him stay true to those core values. It’s been fun to watch thus far, and even more fun to pick his brain on them.
It’s easy to lose track of what you love and why you love it sometimes. Yet solitude seems to have a way of bringing us back full circle with our communities and passions. Time can either make or break these connections. Trips like this where you can sit back with no pressure and reflect on what you want to do and how you want to impact, help to clarify how and why you want to support and achieve anything and everything.
For more from Dylan Gordon, head on over to his website. Dylan is also a contributor to Terasu. For more from Terasu, be sure to visit them at terasulife.com and check out their Vimeo — don’t forget to Like them on Facebook, as well as follow them on Instagram and Twitter.
