by Caz of the y Travel Blog.
Travel means so much more to me than simply seeing new destinations and learning about new cultures. Travel is a journey within myself. It is through my 14 years of living and traveling around the world that I have learned more about who I am and what my purpose is. And I have also discovered certain natural laws and truths about life.
Here are 54 lessons I have gradually learned throughout my travels that have helped me to grow into, what I think, is a person who lives an empowered life.
Not all those who wander are lost.
– J. R. R. Tolkien
- People all over the world have the same basic wants and needs. It doesn’t matter where we come from, what we look like, how we talk, or what we believe. Deep down the essence of who we are as human beings is the same. This is all that matters. The outside differences are there to learn from and celebrate without fear.
- There is absolute joy and wonder to be had in the simplest of moments. Swinging in a hammock on the beach while watching the sunset over the horizon, for example.
- The more we own, the more enslaved we become.
- We don’t need stuff to be happy or to fulfill us; we just need memorable moments and loving relationships. (Read The Joy of Less.)
- Negotiation, business transactions and even personal relationships should always be conducted with the mutual belief in it being a win-win situation. Everyone needs to walk away with a smile.
- The more you help others, the more you get in return.
- A smile, a wave and a friendly attitude can break down any barrier and create friendships where language cannot be understood. Kindness is a universal.
- You are powerful beyond measure. You never know what you are capable of until you push your barriers of comfort, even if it’s just a little bit each day.
- Fear can be a guiding friend if you learn how to swallow it, and listen to it only when it serves its true purpose of warning you when you are in danger.
- Mother Nature knows everything. Turn to her more to help ease your medical discomforts and your mental anguishes.
- When things frighten you, the best way to do what needs to be done is “1… 2… 3… jump!” Sometimes you have to dive in before you talk yourself out of it.
- The purpose of life is to live in joy.
- Life is constantly changing. You cannot set up rigid rules and expectations. If you do, you will only be disappointed.
- Don’t over plan. Jump in the boat and let the river take you for an amazing ride. You will get to the ocean eventually and it be way more fun. [Read more…]