In a world of the fast paced Internet and people rushing around constantly under time constraints people have forgotten the little things. Kindness, courtesy and etiquette are out the window and have been replaced by bullish, boorish behaviour and selfishness.
This is one of the reasons why I wanted to travel. No I'm not having a midlife crisis, but I did want to stop myself developing those traits which I find most undesirable.
I'm not necessarily saying donate all your clothes and become one with the environment. What I am saying is remember to thank the person next to you for giving up their seat on a bus for you or smiling or giving a nod to your neighbour. It's the little things that count............
I guess I want moments of clarity to realise that what we have is precious and to appreciate it everyday. The easiest way to do that is to go to a third world country and help. You don't need to solve a hunger problem or create world peace. It's the little things that often are more appreciated on a day to day basis like fixing a well, help build a school etc........
What I would like most of all out of this experience is to find like minded people that say "What can I do for you ?" instead of finding people that hold their hand out and say "What can you do for me ?"
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