Traveling
Travelling shows me again and again that 1) new experiences start off feeling a bit scary and 2) pushing past the fear enriches my relationship with myself. Through each experiences I get to know myself better. Getting on the plane by myself always has me feeling a bit uneasy but when I arrived in Sweden greeted by friends all the unease was worth it. Navigating the train system that was in a language I didn't understand and the only workers were the ones on large machines washing the floors, had me chanting myself, “everything will work out.” Finding comfort in complete strangers from Portgal who were just as scared and confused as me but we each got to our destination with a satisfaction that made us feel a little more self confident. Taking a swift yet relaxing train ride from Brussels to London under the channel, through the countryside then disembarking the train and getting sucked into a world of the loud chaos of Londons streets. Had me feeling uneasy. Some people mig...
