“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
Quote by Henry Miller
This quote really speaks to me. Simply because i am not so well travelled and when i speak to those that are, it always places me on the back foot. This feeling of intimidation, stems from the belief that they know more than me, because they have 'seen' more of the world. Just before these thoughts completely overwhelm me i realise that perhaps seeing all of the world isn't as important as understanding and having an awareness of what is actually going on around you.
That knowledge can come from firsthand experience or the plethora of sources that surround us such as most obviously the internet, books, videos, documentaries and photos. The most important thing to remember is the very message behind Miller's quote, which is your state of mind. If your mind is open to new things you can really learn a lot about life and perhaps even get more joy out of it than others might.
I guess it also explains why i prefer to have an attitude that incorporates the grey areas of life rather than living in a strictly black and white kind of world. I think there are many areas of life that allow for the shades of grey and this is the kind of open minded attitude i adore.
See things in a new way and learn more than you could ever expect. That being said i believe it is also vital to travel!
Quote by Henry Miller
This quote really speaks to me. Simply because i am not so well travelled and when i speak to those that are, it always places me on the back foot. This feeling of intimidation, stems from the belief that they know more than me, because they have 'seen' more of the world. Just before these thoughts completely overwhelm me i realise that perhaps seeing all of the world isn't as important as understanding and having an awareness of what is actually going on around you.
That knowledge can come from firsthand experience or the plethora of sources that surround us such as most obviously the internet, books, videos, documentaries and photos. The most important thing to remember is the very message behind Miller's quote, which is your state of mind. If your mind is open to new things you can really learn a lot about life and perhaps even get more joy out of it than others might.
I guess it also explains why i prefer to have an attitude that incorporates the grey areas of life rather than living in a strictly black and white kind of world. I think there are many areas of life that allow for the shades of grey and this is the kind of open minded attitude i adore.
See things in a new way and learn more than you could ever expect. That being said i believe it is also vital to travel!
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