Often I feel I go to some distant region of the world to be reminded of who I really am. There is no mystery about why this should be so. Stripped of your ordinary surroundings, your friends, your daily routines, your refrigerator full of your food, your closet full of your clothes -- with all this taken away, you are forced into direct experience. Such direct experience inevitably makes you aware of who it is that is having the experience. That's not always comfortable, but it is always invigorating.
In his book "Travels," Michael Crichton reflects on the profound impact of travel on self-discovery. He notes that stepping away from familiar environments, routines, and possessions can reveal one's true self. Being in an unfamiliar location compels individuals to confront their core identity, which may be uncomfortable but ultimately leads to invigorating insights and experiences.
This process of facing oneself away from daily distractions can be eye-opening. Travel strips away the layers of our everyday life, pushing us to engage directly with our surroundings and emotions. This direct engagement cultivates a deeper awareness of who we are, highlighting the importance of exploring beyond the confines of our usual existence.
