Rightly it is said:
Travel the world to know thyself.
Every place you travel, unveils a phase
of yourself you never knew existed. You see beauty you didn’t know
was possible, you come across people you thought were way too
different from your reality, you go through experiences which
basically change the way you see world. Every venture you acknowledge
away from comfort of your home enriches you with treasure of wisdom
with every passing moment.
Often while witnessing foreign rituals
and customs of the distant land, one is prone to get judgmental.
Comparing things with back home, it is quite usual to create an image
in one’s mind regarding people and place. Some may like the image
created in their minds- they watch the rituals with fascination,
intrigued by difference of perception yet find it enlightening, or at
least entertaining. While others may tend to get offended or totally
dislike or perhaps not share the common thought procedure going
behind the occurrence of any performances. Neither of the two sorts
is wrong. It is personal perception, and everyone is entitled to have
one.
However, considering that one
perception to be absolute shall not be fair. It is the differences
which in fact makes the world a better place. You don’t have to
like everything, but accepting what is the way it is, is integral
learning for a traveler. Many times, what has been a disaster
experience for one turns out a stupendous occasion for another. It is
only a matter of time and yes- perception. Every ritual has been
created based on a certain faith, history of the place and upgrades
done gradually through time. Comparing of any two sets of faith,
tribes, and countries is not an appropriate task.
No group of men is perfect yet there is something perfect in each of their beliefs. Respect mutual differences and avoid degrading any place only if it was not at par with your level. Hence, next time when you pack your bags and set out to explore an unknown piece of the world, explore with the eyes of a child. Let yourself be surprised, participate in local rituals, and most importantly - to live in present. Do not judge, but be ready to just enjoy. Let your best memento be the joyful memories and love!
No group of men is perfect yet there is something perfect in each of their beliefs. Respect mutual differences and avoid degrading any place only if it was not at par with your level. Hence, next time when you pack your bags and set out to explore an unknown piece of the world, explore with the eyes of a child. Let yourself be surprised, participate in local rituals, and most importantly - to live in present. Do not judge, but be ready to just enjoy. Let your best memento be the joyful memories and love!
Travel safe. Happy traveling.
