07/20/2018
this week one of my students was handed a basket of lemons. giant sour ones that at times made it very challenging to want to make lemonade. travelling is most definitely not always a walk in the park. adventures come with their own set of challenges. one of the major differences, though, is that your family most often isn’t in close proximity to guide you through the circumstance. you often have to rely on the support of strangers or new friends. yesterday i was asked what the greatest lesson i have learned while travelling is. to be honest, it is one that i have learned over and over again in each country i visit. i suppose that makes it more of a reminder than a lesson, but non-the-less, it’s how truly generous, kind and supportive people are. people from all walks of life: from different countries, different continents, different religions, people who speak different languages, have different political views, and eat different food. we’re all just humans sharing the same planet seeking health, happiness and connection. over the past few days, i had to put my trust in other people’s hands; in the hands of people that i have never met and likely will never see again. they were patient and kind despite my deep lack of ability to speak spanish :p i also witnessed vulnerability through the willingness to say i need help, we were wrong, and we aren’t sure.
if there’s a place in the world that you feel uncertain about, go. if there are people you feel uncertain about, talk to them. i bet you 9/10 times you will be pleasantly surprised. don’t let the media, rumours from the past, or fictional tv shows cloud the reality. be the person who discovers the truth yourself, then pass on the message of joy!
