What do you travel for?

When I last renewed my North Highland Railcard there was a short survey to ask why I use the train. There were options for 'business', 'personal business', 'shopping', 'leisure trips' and perhaps the most important of all - 'visiting friends and family'. I read this on UCB's Word for Today (www.ucb.co.uk): '

YOU WILL BE MISSED, BECAUSE YOUR SEAT WILL BE EMPTY.' 1 SAMUEL 20:18 When you lose a loved one, you realise that relationships are much more important than possessions, b. But we forget that in our scramble to the top of the heap. Being told you've only a short time to live puts you into shock, then re-orders your priorities. It makes you want to fill each precious moment with the words you've left unsaid and the things you've neglected to do. Don't allow self-centeredness, masquerading as ambition (or religious zeal!), to keep you from showing love to those who need it. Make that call. Send that email. Buy those flowers. Say, 'I love you.' In other words, 'be there.' Most of the time people don't need our wise analysis or brilliant answers, they just need our love and support and they'll find their own answers. If you are a leader, you're particularly at risk. Don't sacrifice your family on the altar of your career or you'll end up with regrets you can't resolve. ... Take a moment and think about these words: 'And Jonathan had David reaffirm his...love for him...Then Jonathan said to David...You will be missed, because your seat will be empty.'

Thinking of taking a journey? Make it a special one and visit that loved one you haven't seen recently. I can't think of a better reason to be taking a trip.