I was recently talking with a friend about travel. And we both agreed that there's something incredibly educational about going to completely foreign countries. I'm not talking about going somewhere to hang out at the resort with a bunch of other tourists. That can be fun and relaxing, but those aren’t the trips that we learn a lot from. I’m referring to being dropped somewhere with completely different customs, currencies, foods, smells, styles, music and languages. Places that force you out of your comfort zone; where simple things like ordering food, crossing the street, asking directions or hailing a cab can be an actual challenge. This might be terrifying for people that feel the need to constantly control their surroundings. But those are the people that would benefit most from this. Ironically, the sooner you realize that you’re out of control, the more in control you’ll feel and the more enjoyable the experience becomes. While traveling, you will look silly at times—get over it. You will make mistakes—get over it. You will be embarrassed—get over it. You will waste money—get over it. It’s empowering to feel calm while surrounded by chaos. It’s liberating to let go. And I believe that, with time, you’ll realize that you can navigate most situations in life, as long as you maintain a desire to learn from every situation, a willingness to go with the flow, an eagerness to explore new things and a resolution to always keep a smile on your face.
"Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't." -Steve Maraboli
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