Category Archives: personal development

The Art of Making Mistakes

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I had an art teacher once who said, when you make a mistake don’t erase it. Don’t erase it. Just make it part of your drawing. Mistakes are inevitable when you’re traveling. You can waste a lot of time & energy trying to erase mistakes. Making expensive phone calls to indifferent officials, waiting in endless…

Nurturing Your Creative Genius

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A pressure-free way of thinking about creativity.

How to Make Friends with the Genius Loci

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Do your memories of place become foggy over time? Making friends with the genius loci enriches your memory and deepens your travel experience. Here’s a practical exercise to try.

In Perfect Harmony: the Public and the Private

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What would it look like if your private & public life were in perfect harmony?

The Problem with Pleasure Travel (& Some Happier Alternatives)

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Does pleasure=happiness? What happens once you let go of pleasure as a deciding factor in your travel plans?

The Worst That Could Happen: How to Overcome Fear

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Once you look deeply into the heart of fear, it no longer has power over you.

Using Supports to Align With Your Intentions

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Do your goals seem impossible? Using supports helps you accomplish them easily.

Why Money Matters to Contemplative Travelers

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Do you want to maintain a contemplative travel lifestyle without feeling perpetually broke? First, figure out how to meet your basic financial needs.

What is Contemplative Travel?

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How to reframe potentially stressful experiences while traveling.

Is It Time for a Shift in Focus?

Have you ever experienced a shift in focus that changed your life forever?