Often after leaving the gym, I have a feeling of rediscovery, of relief. I reunite with a part of myself hat had gone untended. I have a similar feeling when I spend time creating; be that writing, artwork, or building something. We are not one dimensional beings, like ogres, we have layers. Adventure, travel, experimentation, and even the traditional education system all expose us to diverse experiences and activities. Some of us are lucky enough stumble upon a spark of inspiration as we connect with a purpose that resonates with our spirit. I’m willing to guess that this is more exception than rule.
Even if you are lucky enough to find inspiration in a single activity, there is more to learn still. Life is a long journey filled with different phases. You should remain open to new experiences, people, and places since you never know when you may discover the next inspiration for your life. You may find comfort in spirituality after a life of avoiding it, you may find comfort in painting or music. There may be occasion for you to connect with a soul from a different path who can reveal the parts of life you’ve foregone.
The human body, mind, and spirit thrive in states of contrast. Rigid consistency breeds weakness. Conversely, too little consistency robs an individual of meaningful growth. Based on this, a person benefits from a consistent rotation of diverse experiences and challenges.
My current wanderlust compels me to escape my day to day routine, to explore the world and the person I might become within it. In considering this inclination, I have been torn between making a more permanent relocation and establishing overseas residence or just taking a couple weeks here and there. Based on my self reflection and the thoughts above, I have chosen to pursue more short term explorations. To accentuate my current routine with more diversity of locale while returning to my home base to apply my experience and continue my growth. For me, it is important to differentiate meaningful experiences that contribute to growth from escapist diversions. Travel for the sake of hedonistic fulfillment would only provide short term benefits while draining resources which could be more fruitfully invested elsewhere. Trips like theme parks or cruises do not generally enrich my personal character. While these trips can provide meaningful value if in the company of good friends or family, generally these types of trips have not offered me long term benefit beyond solidifying these relationships.
My mission in traveling then is to seek out enriching experiences that will educate me and add value to my perspective. To be transparent, I fully expect to enjoy myself through my experiences and my escape from routine but these are a secondary and unavoidable outcome.
