I recently visited a friend for his 30th birthday party. It was a kick ass weekend full of laughter and swimming, dancing and drinks. Somewhere in the middle of it all, my friend gave a speech. He talked about the power of trying new things and exploring the world around us. The importance of eliminating jealousy from our lives. The importance of living for the moment.
His speech got me thinking about my own life. I just turned 25 and it’s been an amazing journey. But there’s still so far to go, and it got me thinking of a few things:
Life is finite
Life is challenging
Life is beautiful
Life is mysterious
Some people shy away from these realities.
Some people live their lives slowly, as if they’re going to live forever.
Some people choose to be haters, and see the world as an ugly place.
Some people live their whole lives choosing what is safe and easy.
But if you are willing to push the boundaries of who you are and what you know, then anything is possible. As cliché as it sounds, it’s true! A big part of this for me has been travel. Observing the way different people live and visiting exotic corners of the earth. Traveling to far away places helps me reflect on my own life.
Embrace the craziness of this world. Try something you’ve never done before. Chase your fullest dreams and love with the full capacity of your heart.
Take a trip to somewhere unknown.
Try a food you’ve never seen before.
Learn about a culture that is different from your own.
Life can be beautiful and life can be scary, it’s true. But don’t stop dreaming and don’t stop travelling. We only have so long on this earth, and should ask ourselves everyday how we can make the most of the time we have.
As Ferris Bueller says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
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