Lessons from the trip

I am back from my holiday break. I had an awesome time and as predicted, disconnecting helps to change perspectives, recharge batteries and gain new insights.

In a nutshell, these are the things I took with from my three weeks of holiday.

• Simplicity is beautiful.
• Trying new things open horizons.
• Just going with the flow is very relaxing.
• Snorkeling is like flying in the water.
• It is good to have family in other parts of the world.
• Travelling with someone who is caring, relaxed and open-minded is a big plus.
• Clothes and lots of things are cheap in Asia.
• Gained new energy to tackle ‘problem areas’ or personal challenges.
• Home is where your heart is.

I hope the list might encourage some of you to go on a trip soon.

Taking a break

I am going on holiday for the next three weeks and this time, I will truly be offline. Yes, even an internet junkie as I am has to take a break. 

I once read the '20 ways to get good Karma' by the Dalai Lama and those phrases stayed quite vivid in my mind. One particular sentence stuck with me stating that one should once a year go to a place one has never been before. I had not read this before in any of these typical collection of 'wise phrases'. Since then I try to do it in which ever form I can afford it.It is worth it. It makes a difference to expose oneself to something unknown and new. It refreshes mind and soul. So, I am off for my annual retreat.

When I return I will surely have many new ideas to share.

Here some beautiful inspirational clips if you have a short break in the day: Steve Jobs: How to live before you die; Say What you will (before it's too late);    

Take good care. Take a break once in a while.