Ryker BeckBody
When you think of traveling, spirituality isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Instead, traveling is often associated with partying, lying on the beach, or walking around the city and looking for Instagrammable spots.
But here’s a news flash for you – traveling doesn’t have to be all about getting wasted and staying up till sunrise. In fact, it can be a great way to grow as a person by challenging your beliefs and sparking your curiosity about life and the world around you.
If you feel like exploring new places and cultures is holding you back from being the person that you want to be, read on as we explore how travel can be an excellent catalyst for personal growth if approached in the right way.
It Reconnects You With What’s Important
When traveling, you’re stepping outside the bubble you’ve constructed around yourself, which can be a great way to reflect on what’s truly important to you. You’re going to come into contact with people who are different from you in a number of ways and see different traditions, ways of living, and ways of thinking than you are used to. You’re going to be forced to look at the way you think and your beliefs in a different light.
Traveling is a great way to discover what’s important to you because it forces you to face your fears and step outside your comfort zone. When you’re out of your comfort zone, you’re forced to use your intuition, that little voice within, and to look at the way you think and question if it’s the right way.
You’ll Grow Through Culture Shocks
If you’ve ever traveled to a place vastly different from your home country, then you’ve probably experienced a culture shock. Culture shock is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when you’re in a new or unfamiliar place and feels strange but not necessarily uncomfortable.
You might feel like you don’t fit in, or you might feel entirely out of place or even oppressed by the culture of the place you’re visiting. When you experience culture shock, you realize how colorful the world is and how unique each person is in their own way. You are taken aback, maybe in shock for a moment, but it is a kind of an eye-opener for you.
You might realize that all the little things that upset you at home or in life are nothing and that you should be more patient and peaceful and not always complain about something.
You’ll Connect With Your Higher Self
When you’re traveling, you’ll learn a LOT about yourself. I’m talking about your fears or strengths and your mental abilities, intuition, and strong will to become a better person.
Traveling is even something of an awakening or an eye-opener for some people. I know a story of a person who saw the number 1212 everywhere while traveling. When you see any number suspiciously often and seemingly everywhere, sooner or later, you will realize that it is not a coincidence but a sign from the universe or the Source, if you will.
This person saw the number 1212 everywhere and realized that he had overlooked all those signs (not just the numbers) and paid no attention to them because his life was about nothing but work and duty. I recommend reading this article about angel number 1212 in case you keep seeing 1212, too.
So traveling can be a truly spiritual experience. You will realize more about yourself than you ever thought, and you will start to listen to that small inner voice that has been screaming at you all along, and you have been ignoring it.
You’ll Realize Your Value
When you are alone, you have to learn to depend on yourself and make the best out of your time. You develop the ability to adapt easily to different environments and situations, as well as learn how to be self-sufficient. These traits will help you not only in your travels but also in your everyday life.
When you’re traveling by yourself, you don’t have someone to lend you a power bank to charge your phone or hold your jacket when you want to tie your shoelaces. You are forced to fend for yourself and take care of your needs.
Some people may be put off just by thinking about this, but it’s actually something that makes you mentally stronger and helps you realize what you’re capable of. You will respect and value yourself more as a person, and maybe you’ll even start using more positive words or will change your negative self-talk.
Final Thoughts
Travel may start at the airport or bus stop, but it always ends in your heart and soul. Some might say that this is a priceless experience. Honestly, traveling without money is not entirely possible, but still, it’s an experience that will make you a rich person on the inside and awaken something in you that you didn’t know existed within.