10 Lessons from a Month on the Road
Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 2:46AM
carrie breinholt in life lessons, travel reflection, travel reflections

10. Most of our daily morning routine is unnecessary. Showering everyday? Anti-aging creams? Putting on makeup? None of it adds much value on the road, where you are reminded that time is a precious commodity. 

9. Only Americans take pictures of their food on their moblie phones. 

8. There's a lot you can say without uttering a word.

7. Coins weigh as much as rocks. If you wonder what's weighing your bag or purse down, it's probably coins. 

6. If you are lost, walk with conviction. You may not know where you're going, but the confidence will carry you through.

5. No matter where you go, people want to talk about love, love lost and relationships. 

4. Don't underestimate the power of observation. 

3. Going with the flow is essential to enjoyment, however most Americans (including myself) are very "checklist" oriented. When life becomes a checklist, we may get a lot done, but learn nothing about ourselves in the process.   

2. Be open. You may be surprised where the word "yes" will lead you.  

1. Small, seemingly inconsequential interactions with strangers can be every bit as meaningful and impactful as those we have with our long-term friends. So look, listen and revel in the small, beautiful moments life reveals to us. They really are everywhere if we look...

What insights have you gained from traveling?

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