When something happens in life that leaves a profound effect on the heart and mind, it is not easy to overcome that pain. The breakdown of old relationships, losing someone’s loved ones, any mistake or accident – all these leave such bitter memories within us which seem even more heavy over time. We neither forget them completely, nor can we live a comfortable life with them. In such a situation, there is a need for cleaning the mind, and one of the best remedies for it is – travel. Yes, the journey not only takes the body from one place to another, but it also gives new directions to the mind and soul. It takes you away from your past for a while and fills the new experiences of the present. Let us know how traveling can positively affect your mental state and give you relief from the bitter memories of the past.
1. New environment, new energy
When we go to a new place, the wind, people, language, culture and lifestyle – everything is new. This innovation excite our brain and pushes old ideas back for some time. The beauty, views and natural environment of new places relax the mind, which makes the pain and stress feel less.
2. Get a brake from routine
Bitter memories often emerge repeatedly in daily routine. The same room, the same path, the same face… everything refreshes the memories of the past. But when you go on a trip, your routine changes completely. This change gives the brain a chance to “reset” and gives the mind a new reference.
3. Opportunity to join yourself
Traveling alone or with less people gives you an opportunity to talk to yourself. In a busy life we forget to peep inside ourselves, but during the journey you sit alone on the mountains, see the waves of the sea or meditate in a quiet temple – then you start hearing the sound of your conscience. This internal dialogue helps to accept and understand your feelings.
4. Meeting new people and getting inspiration
During the journey you meet many new people – some smiling faces, some life filled with struggle. When you hear the stories of others, it is realized that the pain has come in everyone’s part. Many times the true story of an unknown person gives us deep inspiration and feels that if they can move forward, then why not?
5. Get out of negative thinking
When we are trapped in a painful experience, our way of thinking also becomes limited and negative. The journey changes this situation. New experiences, new activities – such as tracking, snorking, visiting Tribal village or participating in local festivals – all these actions teach us to live in the present. When you live completely in “now and here”, the effect of the past gradually starts decreasing.
6. The art of changing memories
Travels fill new memories in our mind. When missing a chronic pain, we now have beautiful travel memory to “cover” it. For example, now that you are depressed, you will see the sea of Goa where you first saw the dolphin, or Manali’s snowfall will be missed in which you were playing like children.
7. Increase in confidence
Traveling alone or handling yourself in new places – all these things increase your confidence. When you feel that you can be happy with yourself, you can handle hard situations, then the pain of the past does not make you weak.
8. Improves physical and mental health
Natural environment, light-hearted exercise (eg walking, hiking), good food, and deep sleep-all are part of the journey. They not only keep the body healthy, but also make a big improvement in mental state. Travel therapy is considered useful in problems like depression and anxiety.
Bitter memories of the past are part of life, but they should not have our whole life. If you want to get away from your pain and re -identify yourself, traveling can be a strong and beautiful medium. This not only changes your thinking, but makes you strong from within. So the next time the mind is heavy and not leaving the past, pack a bag, go out a new place… maybe the same journey gives the same journey the reason for living your heart and mind again.