Travel

There is no substitute for travelling or the enrichment it brings. Holidays are important of course; we all need a change of pace and scenery to recharge our batteries. But this is the least benefit of travel. Travel should get us out of our comfort zone. It should be – and almost inevitably is – uncomfortable, physically, mentally and sometimes also emotionally. But discomfort can be very good for us. We find ourselves challenged, perhaps through fatigue, or unfamiliar surroundings, or breaks in our habitual behaviour. At its best, we also find our views on the world challenged, or at least broadened.

— Wayne Visser

From Everyday Inspiration: Philosophy for Daily Living. Buy on Lulu ↗