Not like a tourist, but like a traveler...
We would have to...
Pack light,
less concerned with accumulation, and more concerned with flexibility...
Carry a sense of wonder, curiosity and awe,
Ready to explore, try new tastes, open to new sights and sounds...
Embrace a spirit of openness,
let go of judgement and learn from our surroundings with humility and grace...
Live in the present,
free of schedules and pressing to-do lists...
Pack out what we pack in,
aware of what we use and how we use it...
Leave things better than we found them...
What if we lived right where we are for just one week- as a traveler....
What would we see?
Who would we meet?
What new foods could we try?
What conversations could we stumble upon?
Do you want to try this with me? Try to live like a traveler, for just one week?
We are 'travelers' in our life in Maui and I love it. We have gotten rid of our excess, we're traveling light and experiencing new experiences every day. It's a joy to meet new people from all over the world and learn something new. It's a great philosophy and I would encourage all to try it.
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