Just like
Hank Snow sang it so well "I've been everywhere - Hank Snow", I’ve been everywhere, whether it’s
by riding my Harley on desert roads or flying to Orlando for a business trip.
The natural and man-made surroundings vary a lot and the people may look quite
different on the surface too. But I’ve learned that underneath it all, we have
a lot more in common with strangers than we realize.
People around
the world all want the same things, including physical and financial security.
They want to love, feel loved, and be happy. They’re proud of where they’re
from, and for plenty of good reasons. Most people are genuinely friendly and
helpful. They will share much about their world and lives if you take the time
to listen to them. These conversations can help you reevaluate your own
priorities at home, so give them a try.
Travel really
offers the best education in the world. Seeing where and how people live with
your own eyes beats reading about it or watching it on TV. If you’ve ever been
on the Small World ride at a Disneyland / Disneyworld park, the lyrics of the
song say it all. As far apart as we can live, there are a lot of feelings and
aspirations we all share and should be more aware of.
“It's a
world of laughter, a world of tears
It's a
world of hopes and a world of fears
There's so
much that we share that it's time we're aware
It's a
small world after all.”
Sorry if you end up with that song in your
head all day long!
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