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Life goes on

7/22/2013

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Everyone is consumed by life’s trickiness and confusions, yet most problems are quite minuscule. It can be rather funny when you look back at all the grief you had for a certain issue, but rarely think on it now that time has passed. Some problems seem as if they’re life or death, and while some are absolutely serious, majority are simply blown out of proportion and could be dealt with much easier, with less drama and less stress. If everyone would take a step back from troublesome situations – by breathing in deep, then taking the time to consider the problem with a few key points in mind – then most problems wouldn’t be so heartbreaking and life-shattering. The next time you’re feeling like life has the better of you, think upon your situation from the eyes of other people-from-around-the-world and consider their viewpoint – is it really THAT serious?! Then ask yourself: ‘Will I even remember this issue in a few months? How about a few years? Or what about in ten?’ Likely, the answer will be no and hopefully you will allow yourself to breathe easy and relax, moving logically through the problem at hand.
Perspective changing and other important lessons can be learned from traveling the world. When you travel to a far away place, where everything feels new and exciting, you will notice that life goes on, through all problems and issues, and every hurtful thing you experience – this happens to everyone, but it’s up to you to let yourself move on unscathed, or forever broken. Little problems may not be able to bother you as much while traveling – but that moment when you return home, problems may seem to appear out of thin air. However, in all actuality, life goes on (it always has and it always will), even though life’s little road bumps turn up at random, it has little to do with where you’re located in the world – things just happen and will always happen, from anywhere, at anytime, to anyone. So, one must realize that it’s their own choice in the matter.

Besides experiencing cultures and learning about other people, traveling can teach you about yourself, and what’s truly important to you. It teaches you to relax and go with the flow, opening yourself up for whatever life throws at you. If you travel for long enough, you may find that you have less breakdowns and a more driving dedication toward your priorities and appreciation for life’s pleasures. Because the moment you over-think and over-plan in life, you open a door to unnecessary stresses, which unbalance you and effect your happiness. Most people will never realize this lesson while staying put at home, because stagnancies in life tend to let the familiar endure, which promotes ignorance and stifles growth of wisdom.
(This piece was written by Brandon Elijah Scott and originally published by HostelsClub)
12 Comments
Linzi Clark link
7/22/2013 05:01:22 pm

Interesting article, so true about the stagnancies of the familar, I can defnitely relate to that - travel does push you past your comfort zones which is why it's so important.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:40:17 pm

You are correct in saying that about travel. Travel has a way of opening yourself up to unlimited possibilities. It pushes you to do things that you normally wouldn't do. Happy travels.

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BkChickTravels link
7/23/2013 07:41:29 am

You are so right! It always feels like reality hits you in the face when you come home and problems arise again even though they never went away in the first place. I need to share this with my friends and coworkers need to hear this even more !

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:43:18 pm

Thank you very much. I am glad that you like the article. It does seem like when you return from any trip away from home that problems begin to rear their ugly head. I hope this encourages others that you share this with as well.

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Janeen link
7/23/2013 03:56:34 pm

Great piece. Travel is indeed an eye opener , it helps you to see your world differently sometimes even prompting you to be a better person :)

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:46:14 pm

I agree. If you have the opportunity to pack your bags and travel, go for it! There are many lessons that can be learned from traveling. For example, a person who travels alone will learn "how to be alone", how to rely on strangers, independence. The list is endless. Happy travels.

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Tara link
7/23/2013 09:49:59 pm

Great points! I like that travel gives us some perspective about our own lives. I find that when I'm traveling, especially to a country where I don't speak the language, I'm very much in the present. Nothing is on auto-pilot as I have to be aware of everything I'm doing. This is exhausting at times but also exhilerating. It is *living*.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:48:32 pm

Thank you. Travel does give us a better perspective on our own lives. When traveling to a destination where you don't speak the language, it forces you out of the comfort zone and pushes the envelope. It does get exhausting at times however, it is well worth it.

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Robert Rosen link
7/24/2013 09:17:13 am

So now I have subscribed and I am enjoying your blog. I have also donated. What I can't figure out is how to download the ebook?

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Brandon Scott link
7/24/2013 06:12:39 pm

I sent you an email mate :)

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Ian Phillips
8/8/2013 02:16:00 pm

To me travel is my social life and it helps to battle groundhog day syndrome. Interesting I also could not download the ebook

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/27/2013 09:51:35 pm

Ian, did you end up having luck with downloading the ebook? If not please email me and I will help you get a copy. :) That is really awesome to know that you think like I in regards to travel being a social life. I have met so many long time friends through travel.

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