What If Money Was No Object?

A different clip to the one I originally had up but same voice over from Alan Watts.
If money was no object, what would you do? What do you desire?

The riddle of life.

The riddle of life

Is a riddle it's true

Sometimes your in flight

Sometimes your in glue

Which way do you turn

In the middle of the night

When darkness surrounds 

And you can't reach the light

 Forward is key 

be not stationary

For all will soon be
Fond memories

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Why travel?

I was recently interviewed by my lovely Brazilian friends Barbara and Vagner for a documentary they are making called "Citizens of the world". It coincides with their main project, an ongoing record of their time travelling here in New Zealand, promoting the country and all it's wonderful features through their website "Melhores Momentos da Vida" Life's best memories - New Zealand Expedition... melhoresmomentosdavida.com

The film will feature individuals thoughts and feelings about why they travel, or more so, what travelling means to them. During the interview I found myself rambling on about this and that and in the end was left feeling that I didn't really express what travelling means to me at all! It may have been the camera pointing directly at my face that left me feeling a little uneasy and lost for the right words...!

As I have since travelled on, I was left pondering what it really is about travelling that I love so much. 

On the bus, heading North, whilst trying to block out the driver's droning monotone voice, intent on sharing his sketchy local knowledge to an audience who clearly wished to be left in peace to sleep or enjoy the quiet of their own thoughts, this is what I came up with:

Travelling is when I feel the most alive.

Being on the road gives you the opportunity to witness the extraordinary beauty of nature through your own eyes, as well as increasing your exposure to the kindness that still resides within humanity. 

It stimulates your senses and awakens you from within.  

Igniting passion, bringing adventure and allowing new ideas to form.

Travelling for me, is as much about the feeling of forward motion as it is about actually arriving somewhere new for the first time. 

Moving and flowing with whatever life presents to you each day. Understanding that everything around, including yourself, is in flux; continual motion. 

Living in the moment, staying present.

Travelling tests your courage. Your patience. Your character. Your faith. Your openness. Your imagination. Your ability to adapt to changing environments and circumstances, changing plans.

Plans always change :)

It tests your capacity to communicate when even language is not an option.

Hearing the click of the seat belt when on a plane. First the click, then for me, the feeling of complete surrender. Until landing at the onward destination point, everything is out of your hands.

Travelling heightens your awareness of the world around you, allowing you the time to observe. Connect the dots,  look out for signs, find the next piece of the puzzle. Like the frames of a film, 
joining together to tell the story of your life.

 We all have different ideas of how we want to live our life. Who wants to follow the same path as anybody else? 

Travelling brings with it the obvious excitement of seeing new landscapes, drinking in new vista's, absorbing the environment around you, becoming apart of it for a time. Tasting unfamiliar  flavours, smelling new smells. Sharing food, sharing time, sharing your thoughts, your experiences.

The unique sounds of a new voice, a foreign language and accent. The unfamiliar beat of new music, the steps of a new dance.

The most wonderful reality of travelling to me is without a doubt, the pleasure of meeting new people. Maybe only for a moment, a story shared, a conversation had, advice given, advice taken... Or if lucky, an extended period of time spent, allowing familiarity to grow and friendships be made. Making a lasting impression and leaving a footprint on one another's hearts and life. 

Travelling allows people from vastly different cultures and traditions to come together without judgement and prejudice. Interest and acceptance is key, allowing knowledge and insight to grow.

Travelling is when I feel the most free.

The most myself.

The most inspired.

The most peaceful.

Wherever I am, wherever my heart beats, I am home.

:-)

Nina Simone... It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me... and I'm feeling good.

Dr Seuss..."Oh the places you'll go"

Bessie Anderson Stanley... Live well, laugh often, love much. 

:-)