Whenever he is discouraged, I tell him that if I can survive on three continents, then there is no obstacle he can not conquer. While the astronauts, heroes forever, spent mere hours on the moon, I have remained in this new world for nearly thirty years. I know that my achievement is quite ordinary. I am not the only man to seek his fortune far from home, and certainly I am not the first. Still, there are times I am bewildered by each mile I have traveled, each meal I have eaten, each person I have known, each room in which I have slept. As ordinary as it all appears, there are times when it is beyond my imagination.
The speaker reflects on his life experiences across three continents, emphasizing how these challenges have shaped his resilience. He encourages someone close to him, suggesting that if he can overcome such obstacles, then others can too. His prolonged stay in this unfamiliar world contrasts with the astronauts' brief venture on the moon, highlighting his sense of endurance and achievement, even if he considers it mundane.
Despite viewing his accomplishments as ordinary, he acknowledges the moments of wonder that arise from his journey. Each mile traveled and each interaction has left an indelible mark on him, transforming the seemingly routine aspects of life into extraordinary experiences at times. This duality of ordinary existence and extraordinary realization adds depth to his reflections.
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