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It's interesting that views on travel vary so much. Even in the U.S., it seems there are "travelers" and "non-travelers". I have been wanting to go to Japan sin
by Xcelerate 3y ago
It's interesting that views on travel vary so much. Even in the U.S., it seems there are "travelers" and "non-travelers". I have been wanting to go to Japan since before the pandemic, so I asked some friends and family members if they want to go too. "Nah, I'm fine looking at photos. Plus 12 hours is a long time to sit on a plane." Long time?! That process used to take months. We Americans sit in office chairs and in front of televisions for hours with no problem. I can understand financial or health reasons for not traveling (or having small children), but I've never understood the reluctance to sit in a chair for a mere half day or less in exchange for making it halfway around the world.
- kjkjadksj 3y agoThe complaints about airports in this thread I also can’t relate to. The most damning thing people list is usually like, “the lines were long, i had to take off my shoes.” Patience is the best life hack you can make. With patience, you can go to an environment like an airport or trafficky road not harm you at all since you are indifferent. Think of all the people running around stressed out to various destinations while traveling: thats all self imposed stress. Learn to sit and wait and just let it go because it doesn’t serve you to be so stressed.
- SapporoChris 3y agoCompletely agree with the remarks on patience. I will add that the source of my patience tends to be being well rested. If I am well rested I am sympathetic to the mother with the crying child. If I lack rest then she is a terrible mother. Happily I am beginning to slowly recognize when my irritation is from lack of rest and that does help moderate the situation somewhat.