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Writing Prompt: “What do you need to be ready to go?” An exploration of Journeys
I love to travel. I love everything about traveling. My journeys begin the moment I decide I’m taking the vacation. The planning of the thing — the pondering of what to bring — the coordination of the who, what, and when.
I have incredible travel mojo and in all of the flights and journeys I’ve taken, I have had only one flight disruption. And that only meant I had the privilege to spend more time with my family. Win/Win.
My secret? I travel light.
In all ways.
I’ve gone to Bali for two weeks and Australia for three weeks. Both times with only my passport and a carry-on. I rightly assumed both countries had laundries and the ability to purchase anything I might ‘need’ when I got there. It wasn’t necessary to haul my entire life along with me.
I also travel light emotionally. I book flights with enough layover time to accommodate the off chance of issues on connecting flights. I’d rather sit at an airport bar and enjoy a good drink in peace — next to my gate — than be stressed I’ll miss my connection.
After I book the flight and pack my carry-on, I let go of it all. Because traveling light also means — trust. I trust The Universe has my back in all things. If I do miss a connection —…
