Braveheart, Thanks for sharing this story. It's true, they leave seeking the forever happiness and when the train ride stops, they are still miserable. She hasn't figured out yet that happiness and contentment for oneself comes from within. She's still seeking it from outside sources. This, hopefully, will end very soon.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year w/your family and friends.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
