More on travelling…

What is it about travelling that can be so uplifting?

Are journeys just about the place visited or are they more than that? The effect on the traveller can be profound. It opens the door to new experiences through the art of discovery. Travelling helps us to get in touch with our inner self and gives us different perspectives.

When we think of travelling we usually visualize going to far away exotic locales. However, travelling could be as simple as going to a different restaurant on the other side of town. Arguably, even the Internet could be used as a means of travelling. Wherever the destination may be, the idea is to experience new things with an open mind and to develop a fresh perspective. If we are open to new experiences and seeing things from new perspectives this will help us in developing our own inner peace.

When we explore the world, we are also exploring our inner self. When we see things from a new view point we are also looking at ourselves in a whole new light. We discover something about ourselves, possibly our connection to the place experienced.

One thing for sure, travelling can bring us together and help erase differences. If we experience different cultures with our mind open to the experience we expand our perspective and hopefully our tolerance. This expansion of our perspectives can lead to an understanding of our inner self and lead to inner peace.

As Mark Twain said,

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”

So go and explore this world, welcome differences and celebrate the uniqueness of different places. By so doing you will come to a greater knowledge of yourself and your connection to the world.

Namaskar