Whenever he was traveling from one place to another, he was able to evaluate his life with a little more objectivity than usual. Often, just during a journey his thoughts became particularly lucid, and made decisions to which he could not arrive when he was stopped in a place.
In Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky," the protagonist experiences clarity during travel, allowing him to reflect on his life with greater objectivity. This movement from one location to another serves as a catalyst for deep introspection, illuminating thoughts that may be clouded in his day-to-day routine.
Traveling becomes a transformative experience, enabling him to make decisions with greater insight and clarity. This suggests that physical movement can influence mental and emotional states, leading to new perspectives that are often difficult to achieve when grounded in one place.
