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I often wonder why the thought of moving somewhere far away is appealing to people. Leaving all this shit behind etc. I've been there. Traveled for many years
by pedrolll 15y ago
I often wonder why the thought of moving somewhere far away is appealing to people. Leaving all this shit behind etc.
I've been there. Traveled for many years around asia and south america, worked (fulfilling?) volunteer jobs etc.
Then I returned home. Fixed all the shit I left hanging here and started to live a decent life right here.
The answer I've found is that only people who haven't been travelling, dream of travelling. Those of us who've been there, know that it's not very appealing if your mind is troubled. Your life won't magically change if you move to another country.
- felipe 15y agoActually I would argue that your traveling experience is exactly what made you aware of the opportunity of living a decent life right there at home, and if you never had such experiences you probably would not value your current situation as much.
- dominostars 15y agoYou said it yourself: you did it for many years before you got over it. Just because you won't do it again doesn't mean it's not something worth doing. People say the same thing about startups.
- delackner 15y agoOf course leaving where you are won't fix what's wrong inside your own head, but likewise, no matter how hard you try to cleanse your mind, the stench next door will not disappear.
- mortenjorck 15y agoCouches in alleys.