“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” —Marcel Proust.
One day it hit me: Adventures are the best way to learn. There’s a belief in our society that in order to travel, to explore, to see new sights, you must quit your job and give up all sense of responsibility. I highly disagree and have found a way to always experience a sense of exploration in my life while still maintaining a 40-hour work week. If you can learn to make the most out of your two days, just 48 hours off of work each week, I promise you will find happiness and a newfound freedom as you enjoy nature through discovering new sights.
As someone who has lived in three beautiful cities in less than one year, I know what it’s like to live with my eyes wide open in a constant state of newness. I’ve learned that when I cultivate awareness around my fear and my hesitations towards change, I actually find myself living in freedom as opposed to resisting what is meant to be.
Even if you are living in the same home that you were born and raised in, you can still shake your life up right now for the better. There are always new experiences waiting to unfold that are meant just for you. Be willing to feel change, to let your guard down, to create relationships with new people, and to get uncomfortable. One of my favorite ways to explore is to do it all alone. When was the last time you were truly alone? In silence? Reflection? Imagine what you’ll learn about yourself and the world you have created if you take just 10 minutes to reflect on your dreams, your aspirations, and even your fears that are holding you back.
So here it is. If you want to be an adventurist, an explorer, a creator of change in your own life, follow the steps below and enjoy every moment:
2. Grab a backpack and load it up for the day with water, snacks, a journal and an inspiring book.
3. Have NO expectations. Leg go of the awareness of time—stay present. When you feel fear, grab your journal and write it out. You’ll realize how silly your fear sounds and let it go.
4. Be open to meeting new people. Go completely off course, get lost and trust that you’ll find your way back home.
5. Unplug by turning off your electronics. Airplane mode is my favorite—I can still take epic photos as I wander, yet stay present by tuning out what the rest of the world is up to. This is your time, keep it sacred and pure.
Here are a few books that have changed my life:
1. The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
2. The Alchemist, Paolo Coehlo
3. You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay
4. May Cause Miracles, Gabby Bernstein
5. Journey Into Power, Baron Baptiste
6. The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz
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