"I've Been Where I'm Going" is a book of essays and poetry influenced by years of travel and meant for anyone who endeavors to take an internal journey in search of self-awareness, love, nature's beauty, peace, or simply something to think about. This book is a thought-provoking, enticing and humorous read that's hard to put down. It contains essays and poetry composed over time. It inspires living a positive life, romantic love, God and nature, relationships with family and friends, and political awareness. With pieces like Live Hard So You Can Rest, Love It or Lose It, Just Because, Come Before His Presence, Family and Friends, and Change-It Can Only Get Better, the reader will be encouraged to seek opportunities to enhance their lives, gain wisdom, exercise courage, explore the globe, become a gift to others and learn who they really are. An open mind enhances the journey