I think that it is very
reviving and exciting to travel. But I also think that it is also
important and necessary to do so, as well. St. Augustine said that,
“The world is a book, and those who don't travel only read one
page”. That is so true. From our vantage point, its easy to think
that the world would or should maintain a perspective similar to
ours, but its just not that way.
I listened to a man discuss
one of the reasons why he made a transition from the United States to
Brazil, and he talked about his cultural shift. From the way that
the Brazilian people dealt with community economics to cultural
etiquette, this particular gentleman preferred the refreshing view
point that he got from another country.
As well, I think that we
take our lives and our circumstances for granted. I myself am even
guilty of this from time to time. We get so caught up in the “woe
is me” of our lives and become frustrated with our perceived lack
of growth, achievement and increase. But, when we take the time to
examine a cultural that is filled with poverty, hunger, and lack of
necessary resources for healthy, sustainable communities, its like a
slap in the face. An “aha” moment of sorts. It puts things back
into perspective for us and we realize that we have more than we
think. It also opens our hearts to the possibilities and desire to
contribute and give back to our global neighbors in meaningful ways.
It is also great to visit
other parts of the world and to learn new and innovative ideas.
Other cultures have some pretty interesting perceptions as it relates
to family, community and even business. What a great many
businesses, non-profit organizations and technological advancements
have been created by a broadened world perspective.
But don't forget about the
amazing artistic experiences, the delicious foods, exciting tourism,
and adventurous excursion activities that we partake in when we are
visiting other lands. I personally love to admire the architectural
history of other places, such as my experience when I got to visit
Poland in college and even my first trip to New York.
Did you know that the way a
vacation destination feels is vastly different from what is perceived
about it from observing it on the television screen. You have to see
it, feel it, breathe, and be a part of it to really get the impact of
what the place is like. If you are like me and you just want to see
and do more around the world... I'm your girl!
Reach out to me and let me
know you want to be a world traveler. Follow me on twitter
@ErinDeNis (the Get a Life Coach), on facebook, on my Google + page,
and by email at erin.liggins@gmail.com
(subject line: “I want to get a life”). Hey I'm even having a
good time on Pinterest, so check me out there, too!
As always, I'm “trippin”
and you should be, too! ;)
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