I have been pondering traveling the world lately. I can’t quite seem to narrow down exactly what I want to do, but I know it has something to do with traveling the globe, being around others, and spreading peace. The thing I realize, and that we/I sometimes forget, is there is something to be said about a person who just “jumps”. In other words, instead of losing myself in thoughts of what might happen or where I might end up, or how I will get my (diabetic) supplies…I’m more interested in just living and the experiences that come along with it. The idea of just spreading my wings and flying…no matter what happens.
Stuff/life has a funny way of working is itself out. Ya know? It’s the same message I’ve been learning about in Eckhart Tolle’s teachings; to just be and to not lose yourself in worry and thoughts of the uncertain future. It’s something I say and I hear people say all the time, “too not worry about it”. I guess I’m kind of losing interest in the whole,"9-5","desk-job" idea (I’ve never really liked that for as long as I can remember). As much as I want a family, and a house, and to be putting money into a savings account right now, I don’t see much true “living” in that. Their is always time for that. What’s the hurry?
I’m the kind of person who gets restless doing the same things all the time. I get bored with being in the same place, doing the same things; I need excitement in my life!! I’ve been looking into things like “WWOOF’ing” (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), the Peace Corps, and just packing up and heading out.
I really do want to see the world and do something "different". I would love to keep people abreast of my travels, so they too might find the inspiration to follow their dreams, intuitions, and goals in life (if you’re not already). Are you doing what you want? Do you want to travel the world? I am curious….have you asked yourself lately if you’re really happy? If you could leave right now….which you can….where would you go? What would you do? Want to see the Pyramids, Machu Picchu, Thailand?...
As the immortal sage Buckaroo Banzai said, "No matter where you go, there you are." Just a novice at Eckhart Tolle, but the sound bite seems to apply. I don't know if I would go anywhere, guess I will have to wait and find out what "the spirit says."
:) Well said Tomgray. Thank you for the comment :)
My family and I recently took a military assignment to Naples, Italy. I am a doctor and have pretty good control with my pump (as much as you can have!), so usually I don't consider having diabetes as an obstacle to things I want to do, like work, 3 kids, exercise, etc. But I did pause to think before we moved here. I was not sure about getting supplies mostly. Things have worked out great, but the one thing I didn't realize was how hard the traveling part is. Naples is not Tuscany, if you have ever been to Italy, so traveling around Europe is the best thing about being stationed here. Which means eating at restaurants that don't serve dinner until 8 PM, stores/restaurants that close from 12-4 every day, lots of walking and public transportation. Every trip has required a lot of pre-planning so that I can maintain my blood sugars. The worst time I had was in Venice, a fantastic city, but my blood sugars were either 50 or 400 and I spent the whole time frustrated and stressed.
I am glad we came out here, but make sure you consider the area's capabilities before you go. I have met a lot of folks that are civilian teachers or other workers that work on military bases and that provides them a great opportunity to travel and work, with back-up support of having a military base.
We took this assignment precisely because we were a little bored with our comfortable life, and I am so glad we did. You can't let being diabetic be an excuse to not engage in the world, but you do need to respect the added difficulty of managing the disease.
Thank you for the comment pattylisz :) Take care :)