So often, it is the unexpected travel experiences that leave the biggest impact on us; This was the case for me when visiting Japan. I never expected the tea ceremony I signed up for in Kyoto to have such a profound impact on the way I live my life today, but many years later, it still stands out as of the best things I did in the country.
When you hear Southeast Asia, you often think of backpackers. The region is known as the backpacking hub and is often the recommended destination for travelers looking to experience backpacking. But is it truly worth it? Is a Southeast Asia backpacking trip worth uprooting your life for? No sugar coating here- It 100% is! Here is why:
Backpacking in Southeast Asia quite literarily was a life-changing trip for me. This trip was meaningful not just because of all the things I saw, the food I ate, and the bucket list items I checked off, but rather the lessons I learned during the experience. In fact, after leaving the region, I felt like I had found the secret sauce to a meaningful, purposeful, and happier life. Here are three important lessons I learned and how they created the formula for a better life.
Life without any of our five senses wouldn’t feel like life at all. We are constantly bombarded by sensory stimulation. The smell of flowers, the sight of a sunset and the taste of an overcooked meal; Senses are the soldiers that feed our brain information. Though senses are arguably our biggest gift in life, they also can guide us in the wrong direction if we don’t understand how they are processed in our minds.
Part 1 of a 5 part series detailing lessons I learned during a week-long meditation retreat. Lesson 1-When it Rains Close Your Windows