Michael

The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness. - Percival

We really live in an amazing world. As I travel, I continually see the magic that is life and the connections we all share. After all the time we have been observing, studying and learning from the world around us, we still don’t know everything. Just a few days ago I was in a region of Mexico that actually had canyons that have never been explored by modern man. Indigenous flora and fauna have been unaffected by mankind or domesticated plants and animals.

What treasures of knowledge exist here? Or do we really need to explore this remote place? Would it be better to leave it alone as one of the last untouched pristine areas on the planet? For me, I like knowing that such places exist. There is something about that knowledge that is fulfilling, almost rewarding for me.

The diversity of our planet and the richness of its people is what drives me to travel. I love experiencing new things, meeting new people and getting a flavor of the area.

But the crucial gift I get from travel is a new perspective, a new window of viewing the world. When we stay at home and don’t get out, we have a tendency to become narrow in thinking, view the world as limiting in possibilities and miss how we truly are all connected even though we are so diverse.

Get out of the house. Drive down the road. See something new. Meet people. Experience different things. You’ll find your life richer, happier and more enjoyable.

Michael