Do This to Not Miss Out on Life
A counter-intuitive approach to finding happiness.
I took a trip recently to Carmel, California. It’s a quaint coastal town of art galleries, restaurants, shops, and scenic beauty. My family used to live just north of Carmel, and we vacationed there often.
I stayed in a local establishment and visited countless galleries, chatting with owners and artists. The purpose of my trip was to indulge in some alone time to paint, write and think.
We often overlook the power of alone time. Most of our lives are filled with family obligations, work, appointments, and online activity. When we finally take a vacation, all the planning, travel and logistics can leave us exhausted. We end up missing a lot.
“The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come visit us and we only know them when they are gone.” — George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
Traveling on vacation with a partner or family has its rewards, but also a few drawbacks. You make concessions on where to go, what to eat, and what to do.
It’s different when you’re by yourself. You have total freedom to do whatever you…
