It has been almost three weeks that I have been away but it feels like I have already taken a journey of a lifetime. The quest for this journey was truth and reality; to observe people, their lifestyles and their realities. Bali and the places I visited in Thailand had a lot to offer.
In these three weeks my journey has taken me to the beautiful island of Bali where I visited temples, coffee plantations, the rural country side, a village located at the foothills of the volcanic mountain, the green school and more. As I made my way through Thailand, I visited temples, waterfalls, hot springs, and experienced long hikes and wonderful food.
The people I have come across on this journey were remarkable. Everyone had their fair share of experiences and knowledge that they shared with me. I heard about mystical things from some, practical understanding from others and some had their emotional stories to share. I realized that to live in truth, one does not have to be a saintly monk living somewhere in an isolated forest. Each and every one of us has an essential truth and the quest is to understand one’s own reality and true nature.
Travel is indeed a very wonderful way to explore the world and understand the people who dwell in it. It gives one an insight to see beyond the personal self and listen to the needs of the people outside. From a very old grandmother who is in the streets every Sunday selling her handmade art or a group of four sightless men creating wonderful music to sustain themselves or the medicine man who has given up his wealth to teach poor children to learn English and the story of one man’s mission to help his village with economic development. Each and everyone were very inspirational.
One journey ends marking the beginning of another. As I head towards India, I leave my arms wide open to the experiences it has yet to bring. One thing about travelling I have learned is not to have any expectations and just take things as they come. I will be where I need to be and will absorb what I need to learn. Let my intuition be my guide and wisdom be the ultimate goal
