Lessons From Panama

In the February eZine, I relate one learning that I had from my recent trip to Panama. Here is another one I wanted to share with you. I think we are all meant to travel to far away places and to see and experience things that we would not see if we stayed at home. Nearly always we have to get out of some zone of comfort to travel, whether it is reserving accommodations, planning itineraries, physically being moved from location to location, speaking a different language, or learning new food and culture.

I also think it is important to know that any discomfort we feel in the travel process is important to recognize and analyze. Lots of times those discomforts make us more appreciative.

All those discomforts are good for us in the long run. And we are in this for the long run.

So next time you have the opportunity to travel, take it! And appreciate any discomforts you feel along the way.

Peace.

February and February People

In this month's Voyage of Your Life eZine I acknowledge the greatness of the month of February, despite its small stature. There are more holidays and occasions in February than any other month by my count. Let's see, you have Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine's Day, and President's Day. It also has the honor of being Black History Month. Not too bad for the shortest month in the year. On top of that, this month has the highest percentage of weekend days. And, it is the only month that varies its number of days depending on the year. So there is a lot to like about this shortest month of the year.

Have you ever known people who were similar to February? They may have been dealt a less than desirable hand, yet they make the most of it by living to their fullest each and every day, and by celebrating like there is no tomorrow?

I think I could learn a lot from this month. How about you?

Back from Panama

I have been away on a trip to Panama, so have not posted anything on this blog site for a while. If you want to see what I was up to, follow this blog (sorry to have you blog-hopping):

http://panamabobmission.blogspot.com

Enjoy!