DreamSpirit

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@Black Flag Hey!! That's incredible!! And what a lovely time to have open for traveling; definitely take the leap and expand your horizons!!! It's totally doable!! You can use websites like couchsurfing.com to get free accomodation. I saved up a lot of money and traveled to cheap countries I knew my money would go long in. I spent most of my time in Southeast Asia. Some of the places I went to were major cheap, Laos you can get a room there for $3/night. Also, I ate the local food/ street food, didn't want to eat American, that also saved on funds. There are lots of opportunities to teach English abroad, too if you run out of money. You can volunteer and also look up organic farms; they will put you up and feed you in exchange for work. There are so many options out there. I also follow Nomadic Matt; he's got a travel blog where he talks about how he's been traveling for years on a budget. I've never traveled Europe, only a brief stop in Italy, but I hear Greece is really cheap, along with Bulgaria! Also, to get around is super cheap there, too. If you're interested in Europe; I'd start with those 2 countries. The key to staying on the road is to start off in the cheapest countries first! Then as you get acclimated to being abroad, you'll find out what other people are doing to stay afloat. Travelers love sharing their information. It's easier to get plugged in and find out what your options are once you're there. For now, I would google farms that you can WOOF (Work On Organic Farm) at and couchsurfing.com to get around with little to no money for Europe. Also, one thing you want to do for ANY place you visit is get a Lonely Planet guidebook for that country. That was my bible! I lived by it. It had pictures of things to do, places to visit, maps, how to get there and back, budget places to sleep at, how much they costs, phone numbers, volunteer places to call up and contact. I don't go anywhere without a Lonely Planet guidebook for that country. It really helps! Will this be your first time on the road? What other questions do you have?

@Spiritjunkie Just finished watching Samsara! Wow...that was amazing...it touched on almost everything going on in the world today and then came full circle. I was really intrigued by that. How did you hear about that?

@Sigma Thanks for the recommend! Will do

@Sigma Yea I really like how he explains things in his documentaries...so fascinating

Cowspiracy is another great documentary!

I actually agree with what he's saying. You don't see much progress in any area unless you're willing to ride the wave and not jump ship. Passion is great to start things off, but the passion will die out a bit after a while. If you're disciplined enough though, you'll see results by sticking with something. That's what I got from his rant.

Has anyone seen that movie In the Wild? This is where the guy travels to Alaska driven by the attempt to live like a wild human being. It's a great story! Would anyone ever attempt to do that themselves? Why or why not? Do you think it's important to experience nature and live like a wild human at least once before you die?

Thanks! It was the time of my life!!

Do you believe in parallel universes?

Any Neil Degrasse Tyson fans in here?

I would have a chain of SpiritFloat centers around the world, earning a profit of $200,000.00 a year, time to sit and meditate in teh mountains for months at a time and pursue enlightenment full time, the ability to travel at the drop of a dime, I would be that person that people came to for guidance on going deep within and getting more grounded in their inner world and unplugging from mainstream culture. I'd have the love of my life sharing it all with me as we develop the most intimate, loving, sharing relationship full of great sex, love and abundance...but no children lol. I'd rather adopt or start my own school for people who want to grow up around great examples of what life is all about, not the shitty examples/excuses we had for parents and friends growing up. These people would be like we are in here, seeking enlightenment and self-actualization. If I had my way, slowly the world would be waking up and people would start to popularize consciousness and come away from their chimpanzee selves.

Definitely want to give yourself time to think of something that grabs your attention. Get a thesaurus even and just throw spaghetti at the wall and see if it sticks.

Awesome! Glad you were able to venture out and do something so cool! The world really is beautiful isn't it? I'm backpacking Central America into South America in a few months. I can't wait! I fly one way into Nicaragua, then I'll be overlanding it to the other countries, staying in hostels and guesthouses, exploring what their way of life is like. Travel does wonders for the human perspective and personal development. I absolutely think I might be addicted to it haha.

Travel, travel, travel...can't stress it enough. You'll learn so much about yourself and how you relate to life! Go places where it's cheap so you can last longer on the road

There's no time slot for anyone. We're all on our own different paths and must not compare our journeys to anyone else's. You'll know when it's time for you to know. And it sounds like you've decided on a direction, so congratulations on that!! Don't worry about your age; you're still young. Colonel Sanders didn't get going with his chicken idea until he was 60!

@Progress I HIGHLY suggest you save yourself from the debt you'll incur paying for those years of college and use that money to pour into your passion. Starting out with lump sums of debt is not a good foot for your business. You really want to be clear of that mountain and raincloud hanging over your head. If you already KNOW what you're going to do, start out doing that FULL steam! Be open and flexible, you don't have to stay in the US to make ends meet, you can move to places where life is more affordable abroad and start coaching people there in those communities. College is very much overrated. I would only suggest it if you have the money and time to waste. I have my degree in Economics and it was a real waste of time...I was only doing it because I thought it was the "right" thing to do, but in the long run, it held me back and institutionalized my thinking. College is just another debt-trap...don't fall into it.

Sounds like you're locked in a pattern of unhealthy habits; video games are fun, but a waste of time and then at the end of the day you don't have that sense of satisfaction. So challenge yourself to break this pattern. When you first wake up, resist the urge to turn on YouTube. Instead go for a long walk, take some headphones with you and listen to one of Leo's audios or something uplifting to set your mind in a positive direction. Be willing to take long walks just to get out of the house. Walk anywhere you want, go on a mini adventure...invite your friends if they're up for it. Walk to the park, watch the birds flying or walk to a Starbucks and watch how people interact with each other. Then, once you're done walking, go to an arts and crafts store and buy a coloring book or a painting book and be a little kid again. These are a couple of ways you can unplug from the digital world. You'll need to practice resistance. Ween yourself off of it and maintain a healthy dose of it, like an hour a day, but for you starting off, see if you can just go COLD turkey. All it is, is a distraction to keep you from exploring parts of yourself that are inside of you waiting to be tapped into. You've got some fascinating parts of your personality, things you might be REALLY into and passionate about, but you'll never knowing it allowing Youtube and video games to consume most of your time. Practice discipline and unplug...see what else you might like to do. I highly recommend going for a walk to start...it's a great way to clear your mind.

I will never forget trekking the Himalayas for my 30th birthday in Nepal! I was just going to Nepal overlanding it from India because it was right next door, not knowing what there was to do in Nepal or what was there. But I just so happened to see the Himalayas one day because the guesthouse I was staying at, the manager suggested we go up on the roof because it was a clear day. So, I went up there not knowing what to expect and I look up and suddenly WOW!!!! These massive mountains staring back at me with such STANCE and strength! I was like OK, that's what there is to do in Nepal...the HIMALAYAS!!! The very next day, I went up for the trek, it took us 5 days to get up and acclimatize and 2 days to get back down. That experience changed me. Just looking at the mountains touched my very soul! I felt so strong and connected to nature. And being up there breathing in that great energy; it was the freshest air I'd ever breathed in my life! I felt rejuvenated! If you ever get a chance, visit Pokhara, Nepal and get to the Annapurna Base Camp 4130 meters! Those mountains are alive!

It's very convenient. I think we should all be willing to forgo certain conveniences from time to time and be human. Like instead of driving to the store, be willing to walk and take in the sun and nature around us; take time to go camping and do things like that. Especially in America, we have so many conveniences; take time to travel and get undomesticated...become a wild human. We definitely need to unplug from society and not allow our minds to be programmed by television screens, instead rejuvenate our imaginations with reading and writing. Sometimes we just need to go back to the basics. If that's what you meant.

I definitely agree that Toastmasters clubs are the easiest way to branch out and meet outgoing people also developing communication skills while you're at it. As you grow older you'll start to find that your circle of close friends will get smaller and smaller (maybe 2-3) and it's necessary to keep it that way to maintain fulfilling, intimate and healthy friendships. You don't want to ping off of everyone, you never know what habits you'll pick up unconsciously that you don't want. At this time in your life, it would benefit you to find healthy circles to associate with and grow within them. Things like Toastmasters, Meet-ups, activity groups are a great start. Try your best to steer clear of clubbing, keep it to a minimum if you can.

Amazing thread! Thanks to this list, I won't be getting anything done today haha. Love these types of documentaries, they're my addiction! Also would like to add: Consciousness Science Kept Hidden

I definitely believe in the power of nature. Being out in nature can be healing, to connect with the freshest air you're ever going to breathe, to see life so abundantly and moving, nature is often underestimated and underappreciated and that's why we think nothing of tearing it down to build cities and make room for commerce...but it's important for human beings to connect with nature every once in a while at least and experience what it's like to just simply BE. There's healing power in nature most definitely. I would listen to your instinct on that one and go with nature. Cities tend to domesticate us and keep us contained in buildings for long hours, yet nature invites us to commune with it.

Enjoying the process...that's the nail on the head there! Sometimes it won't be all fun and games, but it could be fulfilling on a deeper level. I think sometimes we forget to enjoy the process. Totally agree with you!

I commend you for leaving school and going after a REAL education. I think institutions can keep you trapped and thinking along a specified set of lines where when you go into the world, you get a taste of reality and the BEST education you can think of hands on. Glad you're awake in that respect. Consider all of your options and do your research. You're on the right track.