I Think I'd Rather Be a Cowboy

As I sit here in my loft at the lodge in Telluride Colorado I am inspired by the epic lyrics from John Denver's I Think I'd Rather Be A Cowboy. Believe it or not this song portrays a great life lesson for all of us when it comes to relationships, or would I dare say love?

I have found myself thinking about this topic a lot recently as I have had to sift out a number of feelings in my heart in pursuit of a young lady, and leave one behind. There are a few verses in this song that help us understand that though there are often good vibes and feelings of love between a man and a women, it is not always the right time for the two to come together. In this verse John describes this dilemma well: "We were just beginning, it was such an easy way, layin back up in the mountains makin songs for summer days. She got tired of pickin daisies, and cookin my meals for me, she can live the life she wants to, yes, it's alright with me." Haven't we all felt this at some point? Where either we were tired of picking daisies, or letting a loved on take off on their own path of interest? In the past few months I have experienced both sides. I have left a great gal behind in pursuit of other interests, and I am currently watching the other take off on her own highway of discovery and interest. In both situations we feel anxiety of the "what ifs" and unknowns. But in the end, we cannot change the course of the wind, we can only adjust our sails. In John's next verse he describes these feelings: "Oh but I miss her in the morning, when I wake alone. The absence of her laughter is a cold and empty sound. But her memory always makes me smile, and I want you to know, I love her, yes, I love her, just enough to let her go."

I am grateful for the memories I have out under the stars, laughing and enjoying life with Her, and thats the only thing I can walk away with. I care about her, yes, enough to let her go. I could go after her, I could follow her every footstep and attempt a rescue mission, but it would be to no avail. I think I'd rather be a cowboy, live MY life, go after my dreams, and when the time comes to share this adventure with another great young lady, well, I'll be stoked to share some beautiful moments with her as well.

Nate Sorensen