Endings and New Beginnings
Endings and New Beginnings
Endings…
As we prepared for our trip back to Boulder, I thought about what we’ve experienced and learned on this trip, and I knew that our journey had changed my future.
During our trip I thought a lot about my dreams and purpose in life, including how to create more synergy between my personal and professional life. I also developed and improved many of my skills, from overlanding to photography. The trip provided us with the opportunity to experience, and in some cases immerse ourselves in other cultures, including indigenous cultures. Although we certainly drove through some regions, we were able to spend a significant time in many others, developing a deeper understanding of the history and daily life of many different cultures and becoming lifelong friends with many locals.
And New Beginnings
But the most important gift of the trip was the opportunity to spend time with and develop an even deeper relationship with my wife. This trip was not initially her dream, but she embraced it as her own. The challenges that we overcame on our trip, from crazy outdoor adventures to dangerous roads, has made overcoming “lesser” challenges in “real” life that much easier. But more importantly, it has enabled us to create a shared vision for the future, one that’s based on our shared dreams, experiences and passions. And that is by far the most valuable takeaway of all.
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