Too many times people get caught in the net of their own minds, trapped in tedious routine. While you can easily live a self-centered life without ever thinking of others, you should always understand the big picture and what a small part you play in a world of 7.4 billion people. As a society, the earth and everything around us hold beauty if we'd stop and look. To keep yourself grounded and aware, here's some of the simple ways that you can broaden and enrich your perspective before a trip.
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Nothing renews the spirit like a hike to the peak of a mountain; not to mention, it's good for your physical condition, and it helps you mentally too. After a long struggle to reach the top, you feel like you conquered what you set out to do, and it will enlighten you with a new perspective and see what a small part humanity plays in the world. Albert Einstein once said, "Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better."
Another type of wilderness therapy is to wait until nighttime, drive to somewhere remote where there's less light pollution and then go outside and gaze upon the stars and known universe. You could even …show more content…
Traveling to a new country can wipe the slate clean on what you thought you knew because the rules in another country change dramatically. Everything you thought you knew is different. If you've taken the plane many times before, try the train. The rolling hills and mountains in the background as you eat a buffalo chicken panini in the dining car of the train are truly something to behold. On the Amtrak, you sit across from a stranger because of the community seating and learn a new perspective. In one example, Judy Jensen, sat across from a college professor and learn about world history. You feel more alive when you're doing something you've never done
(-- removed HTML --) Go on a Nature Hike (-- removed HTML --)
Nothing renews the spirit like a hike to the peak of a mountain; not to mention, it's good for your physical condition, and it helps you mentally too. After a long struggle to reach the top, you feel like you conquered what you set out to do, and it will enlighten you with a new perspective and see what a small part humanity plays in the world. Albert Einstein once said, "Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better."
Another type of wilderness therapy is to wait until nighttime, drive to somewhere remote where there's less light pollution and then go outside and gaze upon the stars and known universe. You could even …show more content…
Traveling to a new country can wipe the slate clean on what you thought you knew because the rules in another country change dramatically. Everything you thought you knew is different. If you've taken the plane many times before, try the train. The rolling hills and mountains in the background as you eat a buffalo chicken panini in the dining car of the train are truly something to behold. On the Amtrak, you sit across from a stranger because of the community seating and learn a new perspective. In one example, Judy Jensen, sat across from a college professor and learn about world history. You feel more alive when you're doing something you've never done