Traveling is scary
I talk about fear in various articles now and again on my website. How it guides our behavior or how I overcame many subconscious and conscious fears. Well -- for the record, I am scared. Not as in mortal fear, but as in a little voice in the back of my head - that pops up now and again - what the heck are you doing? Why can't you just follow the Yellow Brick Road to Happiness? As I think back to what that road looked like at times - I'm reminded of why am I here. --- My first day it was really hitting me how long I will be gone from familiar territory, friends, and family. I'm sure the weather has a bit to do with it.
But, I know from previous life experiences (Traveling, new job, unfamiliar illness to family/friends, a move to a new place, etc...) that this is common. I just need to get into a groove, adjust expectations, and get better weather! I'm sure jet lag is involved too. I'm sure you know the feeling too - as the things I listed above are not exclusive by any stretch.
Perhaps the scariest thing of all though is how I will see the world. And how that will be different than friends and family's experiences (Or many people in general - how many people visit this many countries/regions by this age? In their entire life?). I do have friends that have traveled and have open minds so that helps.
These differences in how I see our world is already happening based on my life's experiences. I only expect it to magnify in intensity as more reality confronts my vision. There are differences by men/women, economic class, education level, age, etc...of course. But, I'm asking so many questions and seeing so many things that I hope I don't lose complete perspective and I hope I will always be able to connect what I see with people that I meet and know. I'm going to make a lot of mistakes as I've mentioned in my WRONG article (In the About section) Although, I know there is a time a place to not talk about certain subjects. Something I'm going to have to heed if I want to survive.
I guess that is why I have this website.
But, I know from previous life experiences (Traveling, new job, unfamiliar illness to family/friends, a move to a new place, etc...) that this is common. I just need to get into a groove, adjust expectations, and get better weather! I'm sure jet lag is involved too. I'm sure you know the feeling too - as the things I listed above are not exclusive by any stretch.
Perhaps the scariest thing of all though is how I will see the world. And how that will be different than friends and family's experiences (Or many people in general - how many people visit this many countries/regions by this age? In their entire life?). I do have friends that have traveled and have open minds so that helps.
These differences in how I see our world is already happening based on my life's experiences. I only expect it to magnify in intensity as more reality confronts my vision. There are differences by men/women, economic class, education level, age, etc...of course. But, I'm asking so many questions and seeing so many things that I hope I don't lose complete perspective and I hope I will always be able to connect what I see with people that I meet and know. I'm going to make a lot of mistakes as I've mentioned in my WRONG article (In the About section) Although, I know there is a time a place to not talk about certain subjects. Something I'm going to have to heed if I want to survive.
I guess that is why I have this website.
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